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A 2006 Wisden Tribute to Peter the Lord’s Cat

Internet Archive records that the 2006 publication is titled Peter the Lord’s cat and other unexpected obituaries from Wisden【Internet Archive】.
Internet Archive notes that the book was issued in London by the publisher Aurum.
Internet Archive indicates that the work was produced in partnership with Wisden, the publishers of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
Internet Archive states that the volume comprises nine pages of introductory material followed by 148 pages of content and measures 19 cm in height.
Internet Archive shows that the catalogue entry was created on 18 September 2008 (20080918).
Internet Archive lists Gideon Haigh as the editor of the book.
Internet Archive describes the book as assembling a collection of off‑beat and unconventional cricketers as they appear in their Wisden obituaries.
Wikipedia records that Peter, a cat resident at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, is listed among the ground’s famous feline mascots【Wikipedia)】.
Wikipedia further notes that Peter performed the duties of Chief Mouser from 1929 until 1946.