Description
Arguably the best-known of Jim Corbett rsquo;s books, Man-eaters of Kumaon comprises ten stories, each of which details Corbett rsquo;s encounters with various dangerous man-eaters in the Himalayan region. With fascinating tales such as lsquo;The Champawat Man-eater rsquo;, in which Corbett recounts how he hunted down a tigress who had reportedly killed 436 people in the Champawat region; lsquo;Robin rsquo;, a tribute to Corbett rsquo;s faithful spaniel who accompanied him on many a hunt; and lsquo;The Bachelor of Powalgarh rsquo;, the story of the most sought-after big cat in the United Provinces from 1920 to 1930, this collection is sure to send your heartbeat racing.
Enlivened by an introduction by Ruskin Bond, this book, that made Corbett famous in India and abroad, is a must-read for fans of adventure stories and jungle lore.
Additional information
Weight | 300 g |
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Dimensions | 23 × 16 × 3 cm |
Sub Title | With an introduction by Ruskin Bond |
Author | Jim Corbett |
ISBN | 9788129140364 |