Man-Eaters of Kumaon by Jim Corbett

1st English Edition published by Oxford University Press 1946

Hardcover with dust jacket

Book condition - Near Fine

Dust jacket condition - Colour very good , top and tail of spine has very small rubbing. on the back cover on the top edge and down the flap fold a hungry something or rather has enjoyed a good old nibble. It is only on the very edge of the cover- also the same on the inside top edge of the front flap. None of this is visible when you view the book from the front. Price clipped.

From the front flap - Few Tigers are man-eaters, but when - from injury or famine - a tiger starts taking cattle, women, and men for regular food it becomes a scourge and terror to the surrounding villages. Such tigers are much hunted and very crafty, and when all else failed the villagers of the Kumaon Hills often called upon Jim Corbett to deliver them. These tales of his hunting are true. The will be read eagerly by big-game hunters, naturalists and all who love courage.

A very collectable copy of this work.