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Cleveland Amory was an accomplished American author, reporter, television critic, commentator, and passionate animal rights activist. He became well-known for his satirical book series that challenged societal norms, starting with The Proper Bostonians in 1947. From the 1950s to the 1990s, he contributed to national magazines as a reporter and writer, and also shared his insights as a television and radio commentator. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Amory achieved success with books centered around his beloved cat, Polar Bear. A significant part of his career was devoted to advocating for animal rights, particularly focusing on protecting animals from hunting and vivisection.