MAN-EATERS OF KUMAON. By Jim Corbett.
(1944) 2006 paperback reprint. 8vo paperback (139 x 217mm). Ppxiv,214,ii[map]. Map.
This is Corbett's first collection of recollections of his pursuit of man-eating tigers in the Kumaon Hills of Northern India. Includes one short chapter on mahseer fishing. The early Indian editions, and this edition, include a chapter on cine-filming, "Just Tigers", which was omitted from most later editions. Chapters include: The Champawat man-eater; Robin; The Chowgarh tigers; The Bachelor of Powalgarh; The Mohan man-eater; the fish of my dreams; The Kanda man-eater; The Pipal Pani tiger; The Thak man-eater; Just tigers.
This is Corbett's first collection of recollections of his pursuit of man-eating tigers in the Kumaon Hills of Northern India. Includes one short chapter on mahseer fishing. The early Indian editions, and this edition, include a chapter on cine-filming, "Just Tigers", which was omitted from most later editions. Chapters include: The Champawat man-eater; Robin; The Chowgarh tigers; The Bachelor of Powalgarh; The Mohan man-eater; the fish of my dreams; The Kanda man-eater; The Pipal Pani tiger; The Thak man-eater; Just tigers.
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| Author | Corbett (Edward James). (Jim Corbett). (1875-1955). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 60917 |
| ISBN | 0195622553 / 0195622553. |
| Book Description | Slight use and browning but solidly intact second-hand paperback. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 2002 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press. |
| Place | New Delhi. |