Author: Jim Corbett
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2006/2012
Language: English
Pages: 164
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0-19-562256-1
Description
It is a gripping narrative of a notorious leopard which spread terror in the hills of the colonial United Provinces.
The present work consists of what is perhaps the most exciting of all Corbett's jungle tales. As with his other man-eater stories this too is characterized by a deep seated sympathy and concern for the people of India. These qualities, combined with Corbett's sharp observation and vivid, detailed style make this a book that all interested in good writing as well as in wild life will value.
Contents
CHAPTER I
The Pilgrim Road
CHAPTER II
The Man-Eater
CHAPTER III
Terror
CHAPTER IV
Arrival
CHAPTER V
Investigation
CHAPTER VI
The First Kill
CHAPTER VII
Locating the Leopard
CHAPTER VIII
The Second Kill
CHAPTER IX
Preparations
CHAPTER X
Magic
CHAPTER XI
A Near Escape
CHAPTER XII
The Gin-Trap
CHAPTER XIII
The Hunters Hunted
CHAPTER XIV
Retreat
CHAPTER XV
Fishing Interlude
CHAPTER XVI
Death of a Goat
CHAPTER XVII
Cyanide Poisoning
CHAPTER XVIII
Touch and Go
CHAPTER XIX
A Lesson in Caution
CHAPTER XX
A Wild Boar Hunt
CHAPTER XXI
Vigil on a Pine-Tree
CHAPTER XXII
My Night of Terror
CHAPTER XXIII
Leopard Fights Leopard
CHAPTER XXIV
A Short in the Dark
CHAPTER XXV
Epilogue