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Man-Eaters of Kumaon

By: Jim Corbett
Narrated by: Clay Lomakayu
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Her tracks now–as she carried away the girl–led into the wilderness of rocks, some acres in extent, where the going was both difficult and dangerous. The cracks and chasms in between the rocks were masked with ferns, blackberry vines, and a false step, which might easily have resulted in a broken limb, would have been fatal. Progress under these conditions was of necessity slow, and the tigress was taking advantage of it to continue her meal. A dozen times I found where she had rested, and after each of these rests, the blood trail became more distinct.

This was her 436th human kill, and she was quite accustomed to being disturbed at her meals by rescue parties, but this, I think, was the first time she had been followed up so persistently, and she now began to show her resentment by growling. To appreciate a tiger's growl, it is necessary to be situated as I then was-rocks all round with dense vegetation between, and the imperative necessity of testing each footstep to avoid falling headlong into unseen chasms and caves.

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that was a great insight into the world of man eaters. and the crazy way that they were hunted down. very good read. would highly recomend.

fantastic read

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What a world the Indian jungle was. The accounts of maneaters beggar belief. Told with dry, modest humour. Corbett is truly amazing. It is my best audible experience so far.

A step back in time

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narration is outstanding, subject matter is outstanding, a really fascinating read.

In particular the insight into how man-eaters come to be and the compassionate view of the Author on this was really interesting

Gripping and insightful read

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Corbett's books are always a pleasure to read, wish Audible had more. the narrator however is ill equipped to perform Corbett. The accent is all wrong. Corbett writes in first person, so to have a American narrate Corbett is jarring.

Great subject matter. Pity about the narration.

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Absolutely incredible story from a phenomenal individual who has very regrettably now almost completely slipped into history. Heard his name mentioned in adventure stories almost forty years ago, and very grateful to the adventurer who reminded me recently to finally read his work.

An incomparable example or bravery, skills, competence, manhood, and humanity.

Rest in peace, Jim Corbett, and thank you, sir.

Total authenticity of words and deeds from a legend of a better time.

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Corbett was an Indian-Irish national who considered himself very much British; working for the railways and in the British Army. Why they chose a monotone American to narrate this is beyond me. I hold no personal animosity but this is a shocking piece of miscasting. It makes a fascinating tale really dull and difficult to follow with a lot of clumsy intonation. Avoid until it is re-recorded more sympathetically.

Terrific story, poorly read

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