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Man Eaters of Kumaon
Publisher:
Om Books International
| Author:
Jim CorbettÂ
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Om Books International
Author:
Jim CorbettÂ
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Original price was: ₹250.₹187Current price is: ₹187.
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tracker-turned-conservationist, Jim Corbett was a renowned writer and
wildlife expert. Born on 25 July 1875, he was appointed a colonel in the
British Indian Armyand was often requested by the government of the United
Province (modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) to hunt man-eaters and
leopards that spread terror in the Garhwal and Kumaon region. An avid
photographer, Corbett’s books, particularly Man-eaters of Kumaon and Jungle
Lore achieved international critical acclaim and earned global recognition.
As a conservationist, Corbett was instrumental in speading awareness and
drawing up programmes for the protection of India’s wildlife. He also played
a key role in the creation of a national reserve for the Bengal tiger. As a
homage to his tireless contribution to wildlifeconversation and welfare, the
national reserve was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in 1957, two years
after Corbett passed away in 1955.
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A
tracker-turned-conservationist, Jim Corbett was a renowned writer and
wildlife expert. Born on 25 July 1875, he was appointed a colonel in the
British Indian Armyand was often requested by the government of the United
Province (modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) to hunt man-eaters and
leopards that spread terror in the Garhwal and Kumaon region. An avid
photographer, Corbett’s books, particularly Man-eaters of Kumaon and Jungle
Lore achieved international critical acclaim and earned global recognition.
As a conservationist, Corbett was instrumental in speading awareness and
drawing up programmes for the protection of India’s wildlife. He also played
a key role in the creation of a national reserve for the Bengal tiger. As a
homage to his tireless contribution to wildlifeconversation and welfare, the
national reserve was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in 1957, two years
after Corbett passed away in 1955.
About Author
Jim Corbett was a hunter,
conservationist, author and colonel in the British army. His fanatical sense
of hunting made him a hero in the eyes of the Indian villagers who would come
to ask his help for killing tigers. He loved photography and took many beautiful
photographs. He would educate school children on how to safeguard and
conserve natural forests. He helped form India's first national park in the
Kumaon region. Panthera Tigris Corbetti was the tiger who was named after
him.
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