The man-eating leopard of Rudraprayag / Jim Corbett

By:

Corbett, Jim

Language: English Publication details: Rupa publications India Pvt. Ltd., , 2016 New DelhiEdition: 1st edDescription: 130 p. ; 22 cmISBN:

9788129141842

Subject(s):

Leopard hunting

DDC classification:

799.2954 COR

Summary: An exciting narrative of a leopard that spread terror through five hundred square miles of the hills of the United Provinces, The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag also takes a detailed look at life in the Garhwal region of India. Apart from Corbett’s hair-raising pursuit of the leopard for almost a year, the book talks about the superstitions prevalent in the region, the beauty of the landscape, what turns a leopard into a man-eater and many other, often surprising facts and anecdotes, all told in Corbett’s inimitable style. A worthwhile read for all ages, The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag is also an ode to the people who inhabit the hills and the resilience with which they face the hardships that assail them.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 6TH FLOOR, B WING	799.2954 COR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	700662
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 6TH FLOOR, B WING	799.2954 COR;1 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	700663

An exciting narrative of a leopard that spread terror through five hundred square miles of the hills of the United Provinces, The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag also takes a detailed look at life in the Garhwal region of India. Apart from Corbett’s hair-raising pursuit of the leopard for almost a year, the book talks about the superstitions prevalent in the region, the beauty of the landscape, what turns a leopard into a man-eater and many other, often surprising facts and anecdotes, all told in Corbett’s inimitable style. A worthwhile read for all ages, The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag is also an ode to the people who inhabit the hills and the resilience with which they face the hardships that assail them.

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