The Horned Cat (1891)

The Horned Cat is a novel written by James Maclaren Cobban and published in 1891. The story takes place in Scotland and follows the life of a young man named John Macalister. John is a simple farmer who lives with his mother and sister in a small village. One day, he discovers a strange creature in the woods that resembles a cat with horns. This creature becomes the focus of his life, and he becomes obsessed with it.As John's obsession with the horned cat grows, he begins to have strange dreams and visions. He becomes convinced that the cat is a supernatural being and that it holds the key to his destiny. John becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family as he spends all his time searching for the cat.The novel explores themes of obsession, the supernatural, and the search for meaning in life. It also provides a glimpse into the rural life of Scotland in the 19th century. The Horned Cat is a fascinating and engaging read that will appeal to fans of Gothic literature and supernatural fiction.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.