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Tigers For Dinner: Tall Tales By Jim Corbett's Khansama

Tigers For Dinner: Tall Tales By Jim Corbett's Khansama

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Tigers For Dinner: Tall Tales By Jim Corbett's Khansama

Tigers For Dinner: Tall Tales By Jim Corbett's Khansama

By Ruskin Bond

Rs. 250.00
Sale price  Rs. 250.00 Regular price  Rs. 295.00
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About the Book

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.

Book Details

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher :
Red Turtle
Publication date : 1 January 2013
Dimension : 15.24 x 0.43 x 22.86 cm
Language:English
ISBN13 : 978-8129121141
Weight : 150 g
Pages Count : 65
ISBN10 : 812912114X

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.

Why You Will Love This Book

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.

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