Man Eaters of Kumaon

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Jim Corbett

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Publisher	OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBN-13	9780195622553
ISBN-10	0195622553
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	228 Pages
Language	(English)
Weight (grms)	221
Subject	Indian Writing

Man-Eaters of Kumaon is the best known of Colonel Corbett's books, and contains ten fascinating stories of tracking and shooting man-eaters in the Indian Himalaya during the early years of this century. The stories also contain incidental information on flora, fauna and village life, making this book delightful reading.

Jim Corbett

Edward James Corbett, commonly known as Jim Corbett, was a British-Indian hunter, conservationist, and author. He was celebrated for his contributions to wildlife conservation and his remarkable stories about tracking and hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in India. Born in Nainital, in the Kumaon region of India, Corbett developed a deep love for nature and wildlife from a young age. He gained fame for hunting man-eaters that posed a threat to local villages, earning a reputation as a skilled tracker and marksman. His notable works include Man-Eaters of Kumaon, where he recounts his hunting experiences and the challenges faced by local communities due to predatory animals. Corbett's legacy continues to inspire wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists, making him a significant figure in both hunting literature and environmental advocacy.