Man-Eaters of Kumaon

Man-Eaters of Kumaon is a collection of ten stories that vividly brings the rich biodiversity of the Himalayan foothills to life. Moving beyond a simple hunting log, the book features quiet detours that reveal lesser-known facets of Jim Corbett’s personality, such as his passion for condemning poaching and his fondness for fishing. It captures his perspective that man-eating big cats are not naturally aggressive, but rather driven to hunt humans due to physical injuries, old age, or human disruption. Throughout the text, a consistent detail is Corbett’s preference for solitary tracking, relying only on the quiet companionship of his beloved spaniel, Robin.