Exploring the Role of the Cat's Meat Man in Victorian London
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Summary
During the Victorian era, the cat's meat man played a significant role in feeding felines in London, evolving alongside the transition of cats from feral creatures to cherished companions. This article delves into the life and impact of these itinerant vendors who supplied pet food to the growing population of cats in the city.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledIn his London Labour and the London Poor (1851), Henry Mayhew plunges deep into their visible yet still mysterious world.
As cats evolved from feral ratters into beloved Victorian companions, a nascent pet-food economy arose on the carts of so-called “cat’s meat men”.
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