Man-Eaters of Kumaon, The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag, and The Temple Tiger and More Man-Eaters of Kumaon, the three classic collections of Corbett's hunting stories, which vividly bring to life the drama and beauty of the jungle and its wildlife.

About the Author
Edward James Corbett was born 25th July 1875 of English ancestry in Nainital districts of Uttarakhand. He grew up spending much of his childhood exploring the wilderness that exists around. Jim Corbett lived his life amidst dense jungle and developed a deep knowledge of the way. Sir Jim Corbett spent his major part of his life at Gurney House (located in Nainital) with his large family, his mother Mary Jane Corbett and his sister Margaret Winfred Corbett.His father, who was postmaster in Nainital died when Jim Corbett was four. The whole responsibility fell to Corbett's mother to raise and educate 12 children on a widow's meager pension.

Reviews
'As tales of raw courage these are unmatched; as a hunter's view of nature fascinating; as an example of sympathy for one's fellow inspiring.' Herald Express



Book Information
ISBN 9780195627626
Author Edward James Corbett
Format Hardback
Page Count 606
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 706g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 145mm * 36mm