The Siamese Cat (1907)

By Henry Milner Rideout

Book Overview

The Siamese Cat is a classic novel written by Henry Milner Rideout in 1907. The story revolves around a Siamese cat named Siam, who is brought to America from Thailand by a sailor. Siam quickly becomes the center of attention for his new owner, a wealthy woman named Mrs. Bradley, who becomes obsessed with him.As Siam becomes more and more popular, Mrs. Bradley's friends and acquaintances become jealous of her beloved cat. The story takes a dark turn when Siam is kidnapped and held for ransom, causing Mrs. Bradley to go to great lengths to rescue him.Throughout the novel, Rideout explores themes of obsession, greed, and the bond between humans and their pets. The Siamese Cat is a beautifully written and engaging story that will captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163941948
• ISBN13: 9781163941942
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"