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This enchanting story and classic of cat literature is drawn from the true adventures of Tom Jones, May Sarton's own cat. Prior to making the author's acquaintance, he is a fiercely independent, nameless Cat About Town. Growing tired of his vagabond lifestyle, however, he concludes... Read Full Overview

A delightful, whimsical tale-one of the most popular books for cat lovers ever written.

The cat Tom has grown tired of his vagabond lifestyle, and he concludes that there might be some appeal in giving up the freedom of street life for a loving home. It will take just... Read Full Overview

The Fur Person is a heartwarming and charming memoir by May Sarton, which tells the story of her relationship with a stray cat that she adopts and names Tom Jones. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing how Tom Jones comes into Sarton's life and how... Read Full Overview

May Sarton's fictionalized account of her cat Tom Jones's life and adventures prior to making the author's acquaintance begins with a fiercely independent, nameless street cat who follows the ten commandments of the Gentleman Cat--including "A Gentleman Cat allows no constraint... Read Full Overview

A delightful, whimsical tale-one of the most popular books for cat lovers ever written.

The Fur Person is a heartwarming and charming memoir by May Sarton, which tells the story of her relationship with a stray cat that she adopts and names Tom Jones. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing how Tom Jones comes into Sarton's life and how... Read Full Overview

May Sarton's fictionalized account of her cat Tom Jones's life and adventures prior to making the author's acquaintance begins with a fiercely independent, nameless street cat who follows the ten commandments of the Gentleman Cat--including "A Gentleman Cat allows no constraint... Read Full Overview

A delightful, whimsical tale-one of the most popular books for cat lovers ever written.

A delightful, whimsical tale-one of the most popular books for cat lovers ever written.