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| man eaters of kumaon: Man-eaters of Kumaon Jim Corbett, 1946 These stories are the true account of Major Corbett's experiences with man-eating tigers in the jungles of the United Provinces. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Man-eaters of Kumaon Jim Corbett, 2021-09-15 '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 19th 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 hunting. No one understood the ways of the Indian jungle better than Corbett. A skilled tracker, he preferred to hunt alone and on foot, sometimes accompanied by his small dog Robin. Corbett derived intense happiness from observing wildlife and he was a fervent conservationist as well as a tracker. He empathised with the impoverished people amongst whom he lived, in what is today Uttarakhand, and he established India's first tiger sanctuary there. Corbett's writing is as immediate and accessible today as it was when first published in 1944. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Temple Tigers and More Man-Eaters of Kumaon Jim Corbett, 1997-05 This is the last of Jim Corbett's books on his unique and thrilling hunting experiences in the Indian Himalayas. Concluding the narrative begun in the famous Man-Eaters of Kumaon, Corbett writes with an acute awareness of all jungle sights and sounds, his words charged with a great love for human beings that lay within his hunting terrain. These qualities are what make these stories vintage Corbett. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Jungle Lore Jim Corbett, 2018-01-01 Jim Corbett is famous for his exploits as a hunter, but there was so much more to the man than tracking down man-eating tigers and leopards. In fact, ‘Carpet Sahib’ (as many Indians called him) was a conservationist at heart, with a deep love for jungles – its flora and fauna; and its inhabitants – the birds and the animals, and the people – who lived in the lush Kumaon hills. It is this side of Corbett that comes to the fore in Jungle Lore. Almost autobiographical in nature, Jungle Lore sees Corbett talk of his boyhood, the people he met, lessons he learnt in absorbing the jungle, his concern for the jungles and environment, and of course, there are doses of hunting expeditions too. There is even the odd story of detection and of supernatural sightings. Jungle Lore is the first book anyone should read on Jim Corbett. Simply because it is about Jim Corbett the man who went on to become a famous hunter. |
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| man eaters of kumaon: No Beast So Fierce Dane Hucklebridge, 2019-02-07 The deadliest animal of all time meets the world's most legendary hunter in a classic battle between man and wild. But this pulse-pounding narrative is also a nuanced story of how colonialism and environmental destruction upset the natural order, placing man, tiger and nature on a collision course. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Impossible Owls Brian Phillips, 2018-10-02 The acclaimed journalist’s New York Times–bestselling essay collection: “hilarious, nimble, and thoroughly illuminating” (Colson Whitehead, author of The Underground Railroad). In this highly anticipated debut collection, Brian Phillips demonstrates why he’s one of the most iconoclastic journalists of the digital age, beloved for his ambitious, off-kilter, meticulously reported essays that read like novels. The eight essays assembled here—five from Phillips’s Grantland and MTV days, and three new pieces—go beyond simply chronicling some of the modern world’s most uncanny, unbelievable, and spectacular oddities. They explore the interconnectedness of the globalized world, the consequences of history, the power of myth, and the ways people attempt to find meaning. Phillips searches for tigers in India, and uncovers a multigenerational mystery involving an oil tycoon and his niece turned stepdaughter turned wife in the Oklahoma town where he grew up. Dogged and self-aware, Phillips is an exhilarating guide to the confusion and wonder of the world today. If John Jeremiah Sullivan’s Pulphead was the last great collection of New Journalism from the print era, Impossible Owls is the first of the digital age. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Death in the Long Grass Peter Hathaway Capstick, 1978-01-15 As thrilling as any novel, as taut and exciting as any adventure story, Peter Hathaway Capstick’s Death in the Long Grass takes us deep into the heart of darkness to view Africa through the eyes of one of the most renowned professional hunters. Few men can say they have known Africa as Capstick has known it—leading safaris through lion country; tracking man-eating leopards along tangled jungle paths; running for cover as fear-maddened elephants stampede in all directions. And of the few who have known this dangerous way of life, fewer still can recount their adventures with the flair of this former professional hunter-turned-writer. Based on Capstick’s own experiences and the personal accounts of his colleagues, Death in the Long Grassportrays the great killers of the African bush—not only the lion, leopard, and elephant, but the primitive rhino and the crocodile waiting for its unsuspecting prey, the titanic hippo and the Cape buffalo charging like an express train out of control. Capstick was a born raconteur whose colorful descriptions and eye for exciting, authentic detail bring us face to face with some of the most ferocious killers in the world—underrated killers like the surprisingly brave and cunning hyena, silent killers such as the lightning-fast black mamba snake, collective killers like the wild dog. Readers can lean back in a chair, sip a tall, iced drink, and revel in the kinds of hunting stories Hemingway and Ruark used to hear in hotel bars from Nairobi to Johannesburg, as veteran hunters would tell of what they heard beyond the campfire and saw through the sights of an express rifle. |
| man eaters of kumaon: My India Jim Corbett, 2024-11-18 My India is Jim Corbett's love letter to the country he called home, a place that shaped his life and work as a hunter, naturalist, and conservationist. In this beautiful collection of essays, Corbett offers his personal reflections on the people, culture, history, and landscapes of India, weaving together anecdotes from his travels with observations on the country's varied terrain-from the lush jungles of Kumaon to the bustling streets of Delhi. Corbett's writing reflects his profound respect for India's wildlife and natural beauty, as well as its rich and diverse heritage. Throughout the book, he shares his experiences with the local people, from the villagers who called him to help deal with dangerous animals to the farmers who lived in harmony with the land. His writings are imbued with nostalgia for a disappearing way of life, one that balances human existence with the natural world in a way that is increasingly rare. My India is a celebration of a country that deeply influenced Corbett's work, and his heartfelt portrayal of India's spirit resonates with anyone who has ever fallen in love with the land, its people, and its culture. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Monster of God: The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind David Quammen, 2004-09-17 Rich detail and vivid anecdotes of adventure....A treasure trove of exotic fact and hard thinking. —New York Times Book Review For millennia, lions, tigers, and their man-eating kin have kept our dark, scary forests dark and scary, and their predatory majesty has been the stuff of folklore. But by the year 2150 big predators may only exist on the other side of glass barriers and chain-link fences. Their gradual disappearance is changing the very nature of our existence. We no longer occupy an intermediate position on the food chain; instead we survey it invulnerably from above—so far above that we are in danger of forgetting that we even belong to an ecosystem. Casting his expert eye over the rapidly diminishing areas of wilderness where predators still reign, the award-winning author of The Song of the Dodo and The Tangled Tree examines the fate of lions in India's Gir forest, of saltwater crocodiles in northern Australia, of brown bears in the mountains of Romania, and of Siberian tigers in the Russian Far East. In the poignant and troublesome ferocity of these embattled creatures, we recognize something primeval deep within us, something in danger of vanishing forever. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Hero of Kumaon Duff Hart-Davis, 2021-09-02 Jim Corbett became the hero of thousands of impoverished local families in the remote Indian region of Kumaon when, throughout the 1920s and 30s, he answered their pleas to rid them of the man-eating tigers and leopards which were ravaging their populations. Man-eaters roamed a region of hundreds of square miles over several years, killing the defenceless villagers at will: for example the Champawat man-eater had killed over 434 people in six years, the Panar maneater over 400. Jim, one of 15 children, was born in 1875 to the local post-master in Nainital, and taught himself as a barefoot boy in his local jungle to become, in his spare time one, of the most skilled trackers of his day, fluent in the local dialects, patient beyond endurance and an excellent shot. Duff Hart Davis' biography threads together the life of this very private, unassuming Indian railway clerk. Often through Jim's own written words, Duff sets out the highlights of Jim's adventures in sequence and in context, thus thowing light on Jim's remarkable character. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Jim Corbett Omnibus Jim Corbett, 2024-11-18 Step into the wild world of India's legendary hunter-turned- conservationist, Jim Corbell, in this definitive omnibus collection, Fusing adventure, nature, and profound insight, these timeless stories chronicle Corbett's daring expeditione into the forests of Uttarakhand, where he hunted man-cating tigers and leopards while also becoming a tireless advocate for wildlife preservation. From his heart-pounding encounters with dangerous beasts to his deep connection with the natural world, The Jim Corbett Omnibus brings together his most famous works, including Man-Eaters of Kumaon, The Temple Tiger, and T'he Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag. Through vivid storytelling and keen observation, Corbett captures the delicate balance between humanity and nature, making this collection a must- read for nature lovers, history buffs, and adventure enthusiasts alike. Explore the legacy of a man who helped shape India's conservation movement, and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Jim Corbett-where the jungle is both a dangerous realm and a place of profound respect. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Nine Man Eaters and One Rogue Kenneth Anderson, 2010-10 Nine Man Eaters and One Rogue narrate the hunting episodes of several man - eating tigers leopards and a rogue elephant that roamed the southern Indian jungles of Mysore Chennai Hyderabad and northern Malabar. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Man-eaters of Kumaon Jim Corbett, 2021-09-15 |
| man eaters of kumaon: Tree Tops Jim Corbett, 2024-11-18 In Tree Tops, Jim Corbett recounts one of his most extraordinary and personal adventures-a month-long stay in a treehouse deep in the forests of the Kumaon region, where he witnessed the majestic wildlife of India up close, in all its raw beauty. This hook is a unique blend of adventure, nature writing, and reflection, as Corbett recounts his experiences living among the animals he had studied for years. Through his vivid descriptions, readers are taken to the heart of the jungle, where tigers, leopards, elephants, and a host of other creatures move in and out of view. The highlight of Corbett's time in the treehouse is his encounter with the renowned man-eating leopard of Rudraprayag, but the narrative also weaves in the larger, more profound stories of the natural world. Tree Tops is more than just a chronicle of Corbett's time in the trees; it's an exploration of the relationships between humans and wildlife, a celebration of nature's wonder, and a poignant meditation on the fragility of both the wilderness and human life. This book provides readers a rare glimpse into the personal side of Corbett's life and his deep love for the untamed world |
| man eaters of kumaon: Under the Shadow of Man-eaters Jerry A. Jaleel, 2001 Cleverly weaving narrative with excerpts from Corbett s books and drawing on in-dept interviews with Corbett s friends, this is another biography of a truly incredible man Jim Corbett of Kumaon legendary big game hunter turned naturalist, writer, photographer and humanist. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Death in the Silent Places Peter Hathaway Capstick, 1989-04-15 From the master of adventure behind the classic Death in the Long Grass, former big-game hunter Peter Hathaway Capstick now turns from his own exploits to those of some of the greatest hunters of the past with Death in the Silent Places. With his characteristic color and flair, Capstick recalls the extraordinary careers of men like Colonel J.H. Patterson and Colonel Jim Corbett, who stalked legendary man-eaters through the silent darkness on opposite sides of the world; men like Karamojo Bell, acknowledged as the greatest elephant hunter of all time; men like the valiant Sasha Siemel, who tracked killer jaguars though the Matto Grosso armed only with a spear. With an authenticity gained by having shared the experiences he writes of, Capstick eloquently recreates the acrid taste of terror in the mouth of a man whose gun has jammed as a lion begins his charge, the exhilaration of tracking and finding a long-sought prey, the bravery and even nobility of performing under circumstances of primitive and savage stress, with death all around in the silent places of the wilderness. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Jim Corbett Omnibus - Jim Corbett, 2016-02-24 Jim Corbett's tales of tiger hunts are legendary. Mostly alone, he would traverse the hills and jungles of India, hunting his quarry using blood trails, examining pug marks and following broken twigs and branches, often putting himself at risk. Later, he became a conservationist, taking up the cause of the endangered royal Bengal tiger. This comprehensive volume contains some of Jim Corbett's best-known books and short stories, from The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag, a gripping tale of a notorious leopard, to the fascinating stories in Man-eaters of Kumaon and The Temple Tiger. Showcasing Corbett's acute awareness of jungle sights and sounds and enlivened by his descriptions of village life, this is a must-read for those interested in wildlife and tiger tales. |
| man eaters of kumaon: HOUR OF THE LEOPARD JIM CORBETT, 2019-10 |
| man eaters of kumaon: Tiger Haven Arjan Singh, 1998 Tiger Haven is the story of the author's attempts to protect Indian wildlife in one small area of Uttar Pradesh, of his observations of the wildlife in his sanctuary, and of his own metamorphosis from sportsman and farmer to photographer and conservationist. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Man-eater and Jungle Killers Kenneth Anderson, 2005 Called upon to rid affected locality of the prowling man-eaters, Anderson the hunter rises to the occasion. Step by step he takes the reader through the adventure, explaining his modus operandi and the terrible excitement and lurking danger. Stirring tales of wild animal's cunning pitted against human wit and presence of mind told by the ace hunter and master story-teller himself. Kenneth Anderson (1910-74) hailed from a Scottish family settled in India for six generations. His love for the denizens of Indian jungle led him to big game hunting and eventually to writing real-life adventure stories. His books are hailed as classics of jungle lore. |
| man eaters of kumaon: In the Jungles of the Night Stephen Alter, 2016 |
| man eaters of kumaon: Man-Eaters of Kumaon. Illustrated by Raymond Sheppard Jim Corbett, 1952 |
| man eaters of kumaon: Jim Corbett's India Jim Corbett, 1978 |
| man eaters of kumaon: American Big Game in Its Haunts George Bird Grinnell, 1904 |
| man eaters of kumaon: Himalayan Gazetteer Edwin T. Atkinson, 2014-04-24 The Himalayas have captivated the imagination and interest of humankind for centuries. The more we explore, the more we learn. India's rich history, society, and culture, are deeply influenced by the world's tallest mountain range. After all, before modern travel, the Himalayas were the most important gateway to India, for people, goods and ideas. This rare and invaluable record of the youngest mountain range in the world is back in print after a century. The extensively detailed information on every district, food habits, customs, influences, as well as the people and their vocations will provide a new perspective to a whole new generation of young readers. The aim of this publication is to make Atkinson's rich data accessible once again to researchers so that we can continue to refer to this rich source of information in our continued work to conserve the rich natural resources and ecological heritage of the Himalayas which stand frighteningly threatened by fast paced and largely unplanned development. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Man-eaters of Kumaon Jim Corbett, 1946 |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Rainbow Fairy Book Andrew Lang, 2012-09-21 The best single-volume collection of favorite fairy tales from Lang's famous series of fairy tale books in many colors. Included are 31 best-loved stories: Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rumpelstiltskin, and more. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Jim Corbett Omnibus Jim Corbett, 1991 In this edition, they are brought together in a single volume for the first time. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Call Of The Man-Eater Kenneth Anderson, 2001 Anderson's love-hate relationship with panthers and tigers who terrorised the villagers and were eventually hunted down by the author in hair-raising encounters is legendary. In this book the jungle scenario is crowded with a hyena, a jackal, a bear, a barking deer and a few snakes which the hunter-writer tamed and kept as pets around him. |
| man eaters of kumaon: TALES FROM THE INDIAN JUNGLE Kenneth Anderson, 2001-12 Ace hunter and wildlife chronicler Kenneth Anderson recalls real-life jungle tales, some macabre and some incredible, of adventures in pursuit of man-eating tigers and leopards. He brings the animal and human characters alive against the background of the jungle and the excitement and danger their co-existence generates. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Black Panther of Sivanipalli Kenneth Anderson, 2002 Real-life adventure stories of the author, hailed from a Scottish family settled in India. |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Temple Tiger and More Man-Eaters of Kumaon Jim Corbett, 1989-08-10 The last of Colonel Jim Corbett's books on his hunting experiences in India, this volume concludes the narrative of his adventures with tigers begun in the famous Man-Eaters of Kumaon. The author saves his best story for the long concluding chapter in this volume, describing, in The Talla Des Man-Eater, how he embarked on what he feared might be a fatal last test of skill and endurance. As always, he writes with an acute awareness of all jungle sights and sounds, choosing words charged with a great love of humanity, birds, and animals. His calm and straightforward modesty heightens the excitement and suspense of these experiences, in which he continuously risks his life to free the Indian tarai of dangerous man-eaters. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Man Eaters of Kumaon - Scholar's Choice Edition Jim Corbett, 2015-02-15 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
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| man eaters of kumaon: Call Of The Tiger A N W Powell, 2021-09-09 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Jungles Long Ago Kenneth Anderson, 1976-01-01 |
| man eaters of kumaon: The Tiger Roars Kenneth Anderson, 2001-12 Hailed as the best of all Anderson's books, The Tiger Roars reminds one of the man-eating tigers he had tracked down, ferocious panthers fond of human blood, the ageing elephant meeting a sad end, and his own adventurous hours spent in the primeval jungles of India. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Shikari Sahib Peter Byrne, 2002-12 On the legendary career of Edward James Corbett, 1875-1955, British naturalist, who lived in India till 1947. |
| man eaters of kumaon: Democracy and Its Institutions André Béteille, 2017-01-05 This volume reflects B'eteille's engagement with the conception of formal, legal, political institutions (Parliament, Judiciary, and political parties), and practices in specific domains of public and political life- rule of law, constitutional morality, the opposition-without which democracies cannot function or survive. The focus on institutions highlights the divergence between ideal and practice in the operation of democracy. The author contends that the institutions of civil society require an effective constitutional framework for their proper functioning, and that such a framework suffers when social movements set themselves continuously against the State's authority. The relationship between government and opposition acquires great value and significance in a democracy, and this issue has been examined in detail. The volume not only points to what remains neglected in the study of democracy but also offers an understanding of the ground on which democracies rest. |
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