The Robber Kitten (1858) - Robert Michael Ballantyne - Bog

The Robber Kitten is a children's book written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and first published in 1858. The story follows the adventures of a mischievous kitten named Whiskey, who lives with his owner, a young boy named Harry. Despite Harry's attempts to train Whiskey to be a good and obedient pet, the kitten has a penchant for stealing and causing trouble. One day, Whiskey's thieving ways lead him into trouble when he steals a piece of meat from a butcher's shop and is chased by the angry butcher. After narrowly escaping, Whiskey finds himself lost and alone in the city streets. He encounters a group of stray cats who take him in and teach him the ways of the streets, including how to steal and scavenge for food. As Whiskey becomes more and more involved in the world of the strays, he begins to realize the dangers and hardships of living without a home or a loving owner. Eventually, he is reunited with Harry, who has been searching for him, and learns the value of loyalty and obedience. The Robber Kitten is a charming and engaging story that teaches children about the consequences of bad behavior and the importance of love and responsibility. It is a classic tale that has been enjoyed by generations of young readers.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.