{"product_id":"man-eaters-of-kumaon-3","title":"Man Eaters of Kumaon by Jim Corbett","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lxetvt\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eMan-Eaters of Kumaon\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of true hunting and wildlife stories set in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas during British India. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJim Corbett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the book recounts his experiences tracking and hunting dangerous man-eating tigers and leopards that had attacked villages. Corbett describes in detail the fear, hardship, and courage of villagers living under constant threat, as well as the patience and skill required to track elusive predators through dense forests and difficult terrain. Beyond adventure, the stories also reflect his deep respect for wildlife and growing awareness of conservation. The book blends suspenseful storytelling with vivid descriptions of nature, making it both an exciting read and an important historical account of human-wildlife conflict in colonial India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tmbzvx\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1688\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJim Corbett was a British-Indian hunter, tracker, naturalist, and writer who became famous for hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in India during the early 20th century. Born in India and deeply familiar with its forests and wildlife, he later developed a strong commitment to conservation and helped raise awareness about protecting endangered species. Corbett’s writings combine adventure, detailed field observation, and a deep understanding of animal behavior and rural life. He later played a role in the creation of India’s first national park, which was named \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJim Corbett National Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in his honor. His legacy is remembered both for his skill as a hunter and his important contribution to wildlife conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45662958616833,"sku":"320GE21A9-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/maneask.jpg?v=1728886769","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/man-eaters-of-kumaon-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}