The Man Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag | |
Author : Jim Corbett | |
Publisher Name : Oxford University Press | |
Publish Date : 1948 | |
Vintage : 1948-2000 | |
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Edition : First | |
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Type : Social Sciences | |
Subject : Hunting a notorious leopard | |
External Link : archive.org , www.amazon.in |
ABOUT BOOK "The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag" details Jim Corbett's hunt for a leopard that terrorized the area of Rudraprayag in India. Over several years, the leopard killed around 125 people. Corbett, known for his expertise in tracking man-eating animals, describes his efforts to track and ultimately kill the leopard, blending vivid storytelling with observations on local customs and the challenges of wildlife management. The book highlights Corbett’s skill, patience, and respect for both the people and the natural world. |
TABLE OF CONTENT (TOC) Jim Corbett's "The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag," published in 1948, details his experiences tracking and hunting a notorious leopard that terrorized the region of Rudraprayag in India. The book is a thrilling account of Corbett’s efforts to deal with the man-eating leopard.While I can't provide the exact table of contents, the book generally includes:IntroductionBackground on the leopard’s attacks and the significance of the hunt. Early AttacksAccounts of the leopard’s initial attacks and the impact on local communities. The Hunt BeginsDetails of Corbett's early efforts to track and hunt the leopard. Challenges FacedDescriptions of the difficulties encountered in the rugged terrain and the leopard’s elusive nature. Key EncountersSignificant moments and encounters with the leopard during the hunt. The Final ConfrontationThe climax of the hunt and the eventual resolution of the leopard’s threat. AftermathThe impact of the hunt on the local community and reflections on the experience. |