Man-Eaters of Kumaon
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
228
Book • Nonfiction
Kumaon, India • 1920s
2012
Adult
13+ years
Man-Eaters of Kumaon by Jim Corbett is a collection of personal accounts detailing Corbett's experiences tracking and hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in the Kumaon region of India. Stories like "The Champawat Man-Eater" and "The Chowgarh Tigers" highlight Corbett’s encounters and interactions with these animals and the surrounding communities.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Gritty
Informative
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Jim Corbett's Man-Eaters of Kumaon is lauded for its gripping narrative and vivid portrayal of India's jungles, capturing the tension between humans and wildlife with empathy and suspense. Critics appreciate Corbett's storytelling and naturalist insights. However, some note a colonial perspective and occasional lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's a captivating read for adventure and nature enthusiasts.
Readers who enjoy Man-Eaters of Kumaon are likely enthusiasts of adventure and nature writing, akin to fans of Hemingway's The Green Hills of Africa. They appreciate true stories of human-animal interactions and survival, with a penchant for the historical context of the British colonial era in India.
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228
Book • Nonfiction
Kumaon, India • 1920s
2012
Adult
13+ years
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