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The Story of a Cat
This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.
100 pages, Paperback
First published May 28, 2006
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Thomas Bailey Aldrich
730 books14 followersAldrich travelled with his father in his early years. He returned to Portsmouth to study for college, but his father's death in 1852 required that he earn a living; first in a business office in New York, then, as a journalist. He contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers. Among them, the New York Illustrated News. In 1865, he moved to Boston where he was editor of Ticknor & Fields' Every Saturday magazine. In 1881, Aldrich was brought in as editor at the Atlantic Monthly, a position he held until 1890. He was a talented poet and published many volumes of verse.
Aldrich died at Boston on March 19, 1907. His last words were "In spite of it all, I'm going to sleep."
Aldrich died at Boston on March 19, 1907. His last words were "In spite of it all, I'm going to sleep."
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December 27, 2015
This French story was originally written in 1878 by Emile De La Bedolliere and
translated by Thomas Baily Aldrich in 1906. It is illustrated by silhouettes of the various characters and adventures, which was a unique and charming addition to the story of the grey tabby cat who becomes known as Moumouth.
A certain Countess has always loved animals but she is depressed because all of her pets have died in one way or another, and she swears never to have another. But one day when she is out in her carriage, she sees a group of boys tormenting a cat. She rescues him, takes him home, and he becomes the king of the household.
Now the Countess has two particular servants besides all the housemaids and such. Her own lady's maid is known as Mother Michel, and the steward is called Father Lustucru. She loves the cat, but he detests the poor creature, because Lustucru is not as kindly on the inside as he pretends to be on the outside. Moumouth has not really found the haven he might have expected!
The Countess is called to her sister's to help care for her after she has broken a leg, and she cannot take the cat along. She charges Mother Michel with the care of Moumouth, promising a yearly pension if the cat is healthy and happy when she gets home. This naturally makes the steward angry, and he decides to do something to keep his fellow servant from receiving her reward. The rest of the story tells what happens and who finally wins the battle between Wicked Man and Innocent Cat.
At first I could not keep myself from thinking of the movie The AristoCats while I read this story. The two share the same Paris setting, and the same basic idea of household servant jealous of the family pet. The butler from the movie and the steward from the story would be the first to agree that not Everybody Wants To Be A Cat!
Be warned, there are disturbing events with the cat as victim.These things do happen, both back in the 1700's when the story takes place, and even today. People can be incredibly stupid and cruel. Sad to say, some things may never change.
translated by Thomas Baily Aldrich in 1906. It is illustrated by silhouettes of the various characters and adventures, which was a unique and charming addition to the story of the grey tabby cat who becomes known as Moumouth.
A certain Countess has always loved animals but she is depressed because all of her pets have died in one way or another, and she swears never to have another. But one day when she is out in her carriage, she sees a group of boys tormenting a cat. She rescues him, takes him home, and he becomes the king of the household.
Now the Countess has two particular servants besides all the housemaids and such. Her own lady's maid is known as Mother Michel, and the steward is called Father Lustucru. She loves the cat, but he detests the poor creature, because Lustucru is not as kindly on the inside as he pretends to be on the outside. Moumouth has not really found the haven he might have expected!
The Countess is called to her sister's to help care for her after she has broken a leg, and she cannot take the cat along. She charges Mother Michel with the care of Moumouth, promising a yearly pension if the cat is healthy and happy when she gets home. This naturally makes the steward angry, and he decides to do something to keep his fellow servant from receiving her reward. The rest of the story tells what happens and who finally wins the battle between Wicked Man and Innocent Cat.
At first I could not keep myself from thinking of the movie The AristoCats while I read this story. The two share the same Paris setting, and the same basic idea of household servant jealous of the family pet. The butler from the movie and the steward from the story would be the first to agree that not Everybody Wants To Be A Cat!
Be warned, there are disturbing events with the cat as victim.These things do happen, both back in the 1700's when the story takes place, and even today. People can be incredibly stupid and cruel. Sad to say, some things may never change.
August 18, 2018
Great little story, Read it in one day
April 13, 2018
Awesome
O loved this book as it was funny interesting and awesome and I recommended cat lovers or Evan haters as it will make you a lover as it shows that cats are amazing creatures and you are wasting your time and will soon get fired (reference to the book)
O loved this book as it was funny interesting and awesome and I recommended cat lovers or Evan haters as it will make you a lover as it shows that cats are amazing creatures and you are wasting your time and will soon get fired (reference to the book)
October 8, 2021
El título en español es más bonito " Historia de la Micaela y de su gato" , He estado escuchando su lectura gracias a Alberto Chimal y Raquel Castro en su canal de youtube y qué maravilla de cuenta cuentos que son, cada semana me tienen esperando su lectura :), anoche en un ataque de insomnio y curiosidad me puse a buscar el libro, lo encontré, comencé a leerlo y no es lo mismo. Así voy a seguir esperando semana a semana a que salga el próximo capítulo.
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February 4, 2013
it is a good book for kids
February 21, 2013
Poor little Moumouth, the butler is trying to kill him.
September 25, 2013
Moumouth the cat versus Lustucru. And the winner is... the cat! This book is set in 18th century Paris, France.
September 14, 2015
This book was also me :D
I love this book and I want emile to write more book so i gave the book five stars and it would be awesome if you write more books.
I love this book and I want emile to write more book so i gave the book five stars and it would be awesome if you write more books.
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