The Alamo Cat

The Alamo Cat by Rita Kerr. Published by Eakin Press, Austin, TX, 1988. 1st Signed Edition 5th Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. Inscribed to original owner by author 4-20-96 on title page. 49 Pgs. ISBN 0890156395. LCCN 88-3843. The true story of a calico cat who wandered into the Alamo, took up residence and became a celebrity. Newspapers and TV covered the story when she gave birth to 6 kittens, the first felines documented to be born in this sacred citadel of Texas history. Later, she became the unofficial guard of the Alamo grounds, once even defending her friend, an Alamo Ranger against an intruder. She was buried with pomp and ceremony on the grounds and her spirit still watches over this historic church-fortress and the gallant men who died in its defense. Illustrated by the author. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 26824.