of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.
May 14, 2009
May 14, 1999
Bill Ballantine died on May 14, 1999. He wrote bad books about bugs. He even managed to make his 1958 book: "Wild Tigers and Tame Fleas," skimmable. Maybe I just expected to much, being spoiled by writers like John McPhee.
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