Author: Dhan Gopal Mukerji
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 179
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129101521
Description
Written in an engaging, often lyrical style, the story in this book brings out the close relationship of humans and animals.
This story focuses on the first fifteen years of the life of a boy, Ghond - his training as a hunter, the festivals, customs in which he participates and his keen observation of wildlife.
Contents
First Adventure with a Poisonous Snake
The Village Festival
The Python Works its Havoc
Initiation Into the jungle Mystery
The Art of Hunting
Life of a Hindu Village
Drought
Human Beings and the Drought
Rathayatra
Janmastami
New Experiences
The Tiger Tamer of the Circus
The were-Tiger
Some Pet Animals
Fatal lesson of Fear
End of Adolescence