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Riveting tales of big-game hunting and conservation.

If you're intrigued by tales of adventure and the raw courage of facing dangerous predators, "Man-Eaters of Kumaon" will captivate you. Jim Corbett's storytelling immerses you in the Indian Himalayas, offering a window into both the perils of tracking man-eaters and the rich tapestry of local life encompassing the beauty and brutality of nature. This isn't just an account of hunting; it's a historical snapshot of an era and a man who ultimately championed conservation efforts.

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ISBN: 9780195622553
Authors: Jim Corbett
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Travel, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.31
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Jim Corbett was every inch a hero, something like a "sahib" Davy Crockett: expert in the ways of the jungle, fearless in the pursuit of man-eating big cats, and above all a crack shot. Brought up on a hill-station in north-west India, he killed his first leopard before he was nine and went on to achieve a legendary reputation as a hunter. Corbett was also an author of great renown. His books on the man-eating tigers he once tracked are not only established classics, but have by themselves created almost a separate literary genre. Man-Eaters of Kumaon is the best known of Corbett's books, one which offers ten fascinating and spine-tingling tales of pursuing and shooting tigers in the Indian Himalayas during the early years of this century. The stories also offer first-hand information about the exotic flora, fauna, and village life in this obscure and treacherous region of India, making it as interesting a travelogue as it is a compelling look at a bygone era of big-game hunting.
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Riveting tales of big-game hunting and conservation.

If you're intrigued by tales of adventure and the raw courage of facing dangerous predators, "Man-Eaters of Kumaon" will captivate you. Jim Corbett's storytelling immerses you in the Indian Himalayas, offering a window into both the perils of tracking man-eaters and the rich tapestry of local life encompassing the beauty and brutality of nature. This isn't just an account of hunting; it's a historical snapshot of an era and a man who ultimately championed conservation efforts.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.