The Siamese Cat (1907)

The Siamese Cat is a novel written by Henry Milner Rideout and published in 1907. The story follows the life of a Siamese cat named Siam, who is taken from his home in Siam (now Thailand) and brought to America by a sailor. Siam is then sold to a wealthy family in Boston, where he becomes a beloved pet and companion to the family's daughter, Sylvia.As Siam grows older, he becomes more and more attached to Sylvia, and the two form a deep bond. However, when Sylvia falls in love and gets married, Siam feels left out and neglected. He becomes jealous of Sylvia's husband and starts to act out, causing chaos in the household.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and jealousy, as well as the cultural differences between Siam and America. It also provides a unique perspective on the world through the eyes of a cat.Overall, The Siamese Cat is a heartwarming and engaging story that will appeal to animal lovers and fans of classic literature.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.