Man-Eaters of Kumaon by Jim Corbett
The book is a collection of true stories about the author's hunting experiences in India, specifically his encounters with man-eating tigers and leopards in the Kumaon region. The author, a renowned hunter, was often called upon to kill these man-eaters when they became a threat to local villages. The book provides thrilling accounts of his hunts, as well as his observations on the behavior of these animals and his respect for their power and cunning.
The 2305th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 54,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 48th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)