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The Jim Corbett Omnibus II
This comprehensive volume contains some of Jim Corbett’s best known books including My India, a memoir of the days he spent among the people of India; Jungle Lore, which talks about the fragility of nature and his despair at humanity’s estrangement from the environment around them; and Tree Tops, wherein he recalls his final days in the Kenyan game reserves. Written in Corbett’s clear, simple style and enlivened by his descriptions of jungle sights and sounds and village life, this is a must-read for those interested in wildlife and tiger tales.
- GenresNonfictionWildlifeIndia
277 pages, Paperback
First published July 25, 1975
About the author
Jim Corbett
98 books297 followersEdward James "Jim" Corbett was a British hunter, turned conservationist, author and naturalist, famous for hunting a large number of man-eaters in India.
Corbett held the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army and was frequently called upon by the government of the United Provinces, now the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, to kill man-eating tigers and leopards that were harassing people in the nearby villages of the Garhwal and Kumaon region. His hunting successes earned him a long-held respect and fame amongst the people residing in the villages of Kumaon. Some even claim that he was considered to be a sadhu (saint) by the locals.
Corbett was an avid photographer and after his retirement, authored the Man-Eaters of Kumaon, Jungle Lore, and other books recounting his hunts and experiences, which enjoyed much critical acclaim and commercial success. Later on in life, Corbett spoke out for the need to protect India's wildlife from extermination and played a key role in creating a national reserve for the endangered Bengal tiger by using his influence to persuade the provincial government to establish it. The national park was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in his honour in 1957 after his death in 1955.
Corbett held the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army and was frequently called upon by the government of the United Provinces, now the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, to kill man-eating tigers and leopards that were harassing people in the nearby villages of the Garhwal and Kumaon region. His hunting successes earned him a long-held respect and fame amongst the people residing in the villages of Kumaon. Some even claim that he was considered to be a sadhu (saint) by the locals.
Corbett was an avid photographer and after his retirement, authored the Man-Eaters of Kumaon, Jungle Lore, and other books recounting his hunts and experiences, which enjoyed much critical acclaim and commercial success. Later on in life, Corbett spoke out for the need to protect India's wildlife from extermination and played a key role in creating a national reserve for the endangered Bengal tiger by using his influence to persuade the provincial government to establish it. The national park was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in his honour in 1957 after his death in 1955.
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December 5, 2018
This book i.e. Omnibus II, is not totally about the hunting stories but more on how the author saw India and perceived. Be what it may, but I am in love with Corbett’s tone of narration.
I have always found a level of expertise over literature in those who are far away from the cities and quite close to jungles and nature; and Jim Corbett is a magnificent example of this.
In most cases, authors use complex analogies to make prominent the significance or the fun of a situation. But that’s not Corbett’s style. The simplistic way and words he used to bring out the satire on occasions and situations is amazing and is quite different to the usual norm.
He is one of those writers who has that good old style of writing. The construction of sentences is complex which makes the read much more interesting. If it was not so, the charm of the actual happenings would have been lost ! I have been always a big fan of such style of writing.
His experiences in India and the way he felt for the country is far above what we felt ourselves. His narratives will actually make you travel alongside him through the course of this book.
I love thrillers, detective and short stories and Jim Corbett’s were by far one of the best.
I have always found a level of expertise over literature in those who are far away from the cities and quite close to jungles and nature; and Jim Corbett is a magnificent example of this.
In most cases, authors use complex analogies to make prominent the significance or the fun of a situation. But that’s not Corbett’s style. The simplistic way and words he used to bring out the satire on occasions and situations is amazing and is quite different to the usual norm.
He is one of those writers who has that good old style of writing. The construction of sentences is complex which makes the read much more interesting. If it was not so, the charm of the actual happenings would have been lost ! I have been always a big fan of such style of writing.
His experiences in India and the way he felt for the country is far above what we felt ourselves. His narratives will actually make you travel alongside him through the course of this book.
I love thrillers, detective and short stories and Jim Corbett’s were by far one of the best.
November 15, 2019
Nature in it's very naked and utmost glory. I don't think any writer from this era will ever be able to write like Jim corbett, his original and simple writing itself speaks for his love for what he did.
December 31, 2020
Great stories are here.
People, except a few eclectic folks, most have forgotten about or even never heard of Jim Corbett. Read his stuff.
People, except a few eclectic folks, most have forgotten about or even never heard of Jim Corbett. Read his stuff.
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