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A cat's-eye view of maritime history We remember the bold seafarers of yore - from Magellan to Shackleton - for their extraordinary exploits: new lands discovered, storms weathered, and battles won. But somehow history has neglected the stalwart, hardworking species who made it all possible . . . yes, the noble cat! In Seafurrers, able sea cat Bart sets the record straight at last. "Fear of water" aside, cats were indispensable at sea - both as pest controllers and as beloved mascots. Thirty-eight tales recount the adventures of Trim (who circumnavigated Australia) , Tom (the sole feline survivor of the sinking of the USS Maine) , celebrity cat Simon (a veteran of the Yangtze Incident) , and other furry heroes. Filled with nautical trivia, rare photographs, and whimsical illustrations, this deft genealogy of human-feline friendship will stir your regard for the incomparable cat - whether on the couch or in the crow's nest!.