Hero of Kumaon: The Life of Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett became a hero by killing man-eating tigers and leopards in the remote Indian region of Kumaon, saving thousands of impoverished families from their attacks. He was born in 1875 to a local post-master and taught himself to become a skilled tracker and hunter. Duff Hart Davis' biography highlights Jim's adventures and character, making him a legendary figure in Indian history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books

Jim Corbett, a hero of thousands of impoverished local families in the remote Indian region of Kumaon, became the savior of their communities during the 1920s and 30s. He answered their pleas to rid them of the man-eating tigers and leopards that were ravaging their populations. These man-eaters roamed a region of hundreds of square miles over several years, killing the defenceless villagers at will. For example, the Champawat man-eater had killed over 434 people in six years, while the Panar maneater had killed over 400. Jim Corbett was born in 1875 to the local post-master in Nainital and taught himself as a barefoot boy in his local jungle to become one of the most skilled trackers of his day. He was fluent in the local dialects, patient beyond endurance, and an excellent shot. Duff Hart Davis' biography threads together the life of this very private, unassuming Indian railway clerk, often through Jim's own written words, to throw light on his remarkable character.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 147 x 224 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913159269