Man Eaters of Kumaon

Description

A
tracker-turned-conservationist, Jim Corbett was a renowned writer and
wildlife expert. Born on 25 July 1875, he was appointed a colonel in the
British Indian Armyand was often requested by the government of the United
Province (modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) to hunt man-eaters and
leopards that spread terror in the Garhwal and Kumaon region. An avid
photographer, Corbett’s books, particularly Man-eaters of Kumaon and Jungle
Lore achieved international critical acclaim and earned global recognition.
As a conservationist, Corbett was instrumental in speading awareness and
drawing up programmes for the protection of India’s wildlife. He also played
a key role in the creation of a national reserve for the Bengal tiger. As a
homage to his tireless contribution to wildlifeconversation and welfare, the
national reserve was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in 1957, two years
after Corbett passed away in 1955.