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Man-Eaters of Kumaon

Jim Corbett
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Man-Eaters of Kumaon

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

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Jim Corbett

Man-Eaters of Kumaon

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

228

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Kumaon, India • 1920s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.4

8,765 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Man-Eaters of Kumaon?

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.

4.4

8,765 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

228

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Kumaon, India • 1920s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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