Jim Corbett

Broschiertes Buch

The Champawat Man-eater & The Mohan Tiger

Classic Indian Stories

Beschreibung

About the Book TIMELESS NARRATIVES COME ALIVE IN A CONTEMPORARY COMIC VERSION. The book is a compilation of two short stories in comic format. THE CHAMPAWAT MAN-EATER The true story of a notorious man-eating tiger in the eastern Kumaon region of India. This is a thrilling tale of human-wildlife conflict and sheer courage. THE MOHAN TIGER A man-eating tiger instils fear in the Mohan Forest area, killing over a dozen people. The narrative showcases the author's extraordinary tracking skills and unravels the inherent dangers that lurk living in close proximity to wild animals. About the Series Rediscover the giants of Indian literature in a whole new way. These contemporary graphic narratives breathe new life into the great classics, bringing them alive in full colour with compelling visuals and a fresh format. A must-read for graphic novel enthusiasts and lovers of classic fiction. About the Author Jim Corbett was a renowned British-Indian author, naturalist, and conservationist. Widely celebrated for his mastery in tracking and hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in the jungles of British India, Corbett's deep connection with the Indian wilderness led him to become an ardent advocate for wildlife conservation. His short stories not only recounted his thrilling adventures but also played a pivotal role in fostering awareness about the importance of preserving India's endangered species.

Autor

Edward James Corbett CIE VD (25 July 1875 - 19 April 1955) was a British hunter, tracker, naturalist, and author who hunted a number of man-eating tigers and leopards in India. He held the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army and was frequently called upon by the Government of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, now the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, to kill man-eating tigers and leopards that were preying on people in the nearby villages of the Kumaon-Garhwal Regions. He authored Man-Eaters of Kumaon, Jungle Lore, and other books recounting his hunts and experiences, which enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success. He became an avid photographer and spoke out for the need to protect India's wildlife from extermination.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Westland
• Seitenzahl: 70
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 166g
• ISBN-13: 9789360452285
• ISBN-10: 9360452289
• Artikelnr.: 70956220