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 The Jim Corbett Omnibus
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Author: Jim Corbett | ISBN: 019562762-8 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 604 | Weight: 2.09 lbs | Pub. Date: 2007 | Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The Jim Corbett Omnibus
The Man-Eaters of Kumaon; The Temple Tiger and More Man-eaters of Kumaon; The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag.
Poignant and evocative, Jim Corbett’s riveting accounts of his adventures in the foothills of the Himalayas have kept generations of readers enthralled. The Jim Corbett Omnibus brings together three eternal favorites from his thrilling tales of encounters with man-eaters.
Beginning with the spine-tingling excitement of his first man-eater hunt in Champawat, this selection presents stories of Corbett hunting down notorious man-eaters in the Kumaon region including the ‘Temple Tiger’ blessed by the local deity, and a chilling account of his relentless pursuit of the ‘evil-spirited’ ‘Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag’.
Dramatic yet reflective, these stories bring to life the colours of the jungle, and are touched by Corbett’s deep sympathy and concern for the village people, their tradition, and folklore.
Vividly illustrated, this classic collection will appeal to staunch Corbett lovers and to anyone concerned with wildlife and the environment.
Jim Corbett, india’s most famous hunter of man-eating tigers, was transformed by his love for the Indian forest into a conservationist of great commitment as well as a storyteller of great skill. His adventurous and insightful tales about wild tigers have not only entertained readers but also won them over to the cause of the environment.
‘I am glad I did re-read the book, for few books stand up so well to the passage of time.’ - David Davidar, The Hindu
‘…the book is a delight, with its descriptions in minute and often credible detail of the way of birds, reptiles and animals, and how to obseve and interpret the sights, sounds and smells of the jungle. We may be thankful to [Corbett] for sharing a little of it with us, and for allowing us to accompany him on his expedition…'. - Janet Rizvi, Indian Express
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