Tigers For Dinner: Tall Tales By Jim Corbett's Khansama
Author: Ruskin Bond
ISBN: 978-8129121141
Price: Rs. 250.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Tigers for Dinner: Tall Tales by Jim Corbett's Khansama takes readers into the fascinating world of Jim Corbett, one of the most legendary figures in wildlife conservation and tiger hunting. This collection of stories is narrated by his khansama (head servant), who provides an intimate and sometimes humorous perspective on Corbett's adventures. Through these tall tales, readers are introduced to Corbett’s life in the wild, where he faced tigers, leopards, and other challenges, all while demonstrating his deep love for nature and his courage in the face of danger. Rich with local folklore and firsthand anecdotes, this book offers a unique look at the man behind the myth, bringing the untamed landscapes of India’s forests to life.
Browse this title within our Literature collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 65 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8129121141.
About the Author
Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written several novels (including Vagrants in the Valley, A Flight of Pigeons and Delhi Is Not Far), essays, poems and children's books, many of which have been published by Penguin India. He has also written over 500 short stories and articles that have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 and the Padma Shri in 1999.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-8129121141
- Publisher
- Red Turtle
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
Tigers for Dinner: Tall Tales by Jim Corbett's Khansama takes readers into the fascinating world of Jim Corbett, one of the most legendary figures in wildlife conservation and tiger hunting. This collection of stories is narrated by his khansama (head servant), who provides an intimate and...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Literature and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Ruskin Bond.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its warm, anecdotal take on the legendary Jim Corbett, told from the refreshingly different viewpoint of his khansama. The stories blend humor, danger, and local folklore, making India’s forests feel vividly alive. It’s a pocket‑friendly, easy read that gives you history without heaviness and adventure without exaggeration—perfect when you want to escape into the wild for a while and come back with a deeper respect for nature and the people who lived close to it.
- Published by Red Turtle.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 65.
Catalog Description
Tigers for Dinner: Tall Tales by Jim Corbett's Khansama takes readers into the fascinating world of Jim Corbett, one of the most legendary figures in wildlife conservation and tiger hunting. This collection of stories is narrated by his khansama (head servant), who provides an intimate and sometimes humorous perspective on Corbett's adventures. Through these tall tales, readers are introduced to Corbett’s life in the wild, where he faced tigers, leopards, and other challenges, all while demonstrating his deep love for nature and his courage in the face of danger. Rich with local folklore and firsthand anecdotes, this book offers a unique look at the man behind the myth, bringing the untamed...
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