The Natural World - The Man Eaters of Kumaon (1986)

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  @nimrod9671 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Corbett was the greatest hunter that ever lived. But this movie totally missed his character. He was kind and mannerly never cocky and rude like the movie. He was actually a very humble and loved the native villagers. He killed 33 man eating tigers and 2 man eating leopards. Marching thousands of miles and spending 30 years in the elements to save the villagers and protect his country. A real life hero ! R.I.P. JIM

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  @garliclover01 · 8 years ago

  I was 9 years old when my uncle gave me Maneaters of Kumaon, I loved Jim Corbett's way of writing, 75 now and am still rereading his books, they bring back memories of my childhood in India.

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  @baluk5581 · 7 years ago (edited)

  Who else waiting for Jim corbett hunting stories in Web series?<br>Champawat Tiger, Rudraprayag man eater, Temple tiger, Bachelor of Powalgarh, Panar Man-eater etc.

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  @rajivdiwan · 8 years ago

  i still read the book once every six months. I still have the original book published in 1938,papers &nbsp;are disintegrating but still i keep it as treasure.

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  @bluerose1476 · 5 years ago (edited)

  I come from Kumaoun region, Ranikhet .<br>Still today in my hometown , leopard and tiger used to come near our houses for hunting. It might be shocking for you but we Kumaouni people are very brave and doesn&apos;t bother much. I personally have seen a leopard passing by infront of me and it&apos;s very normal to hear tiger&apos;s roar in my hometown. <br><br>Proud to be hailed from Kumaoun ❤️ It has &nbsp;the richest culture and tradition in &nbsp;whole Uttarakhand. <br><br>Thank you !

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  @DanDaveRC · 4 years ago

  Jim Corbett was a great man who did a lot for the local people. He is always honored and respected and people of India will never forget what he did.

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  @tonyevans9311 · 3 years ago (edited)

  A childhood hero of mine and still is as at the age of 66 I still read his books ,spent many hours looking for his books in library’s and bookshops and &nbsp;tucked myself away into his fantastic life when I read them . The world is a sadder place without you,RIP Sir

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  @ranerohit1205 · 9 years ago

  It pains me to see howforgotten Jim Corbett is .Not only was he a champion hunter , he was also a fine human being with great compassion for local people of British colonies. Perhaps a mainstream film would help this legend reach more people

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  @stephenvannattan · 8 years ago

  I have read all of Corbett&apos;s books, and this film was highly accurate. The only false bit was when they had a man interpreting what the old Indian woman said who was speaking Hindi. Corbett was absolutely fluent in Hindi and did not need an interpreter. But, it was done so the viewer could understand what was being said.

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  @martinstiastny7679 · 9 years ago

  There is so much that is missing. Mr. Corbett&apos; name and memory is revered at least in that part of India. His old house, restored, is a museum and his birthday is a holiday.

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  @КрасимирХристов-е4я · 6 years ago

  I read Maneaters of Kumaon and leopard of Rudraprayag when I was a boy. These Jim Corbet&apos;s books are translated in Bulgarian. I very like these books.

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  @rishisingh4036 · 7 years ago (edited)

  I stumbled upon Jim Corbett and his enduring legacy while researching Nainital. &nbsp;My grandfather was born and grew up in Nainital. &nbsp;He must have crossed paths with Jim Corbett. &nbsp;My grandfather left India in 1912 for British Guiana. &nbsp;So touching to hear Jim Corbett say, &quot;I love my country.&quot; &nbsp;India, moreso than England, was indeed his country. &nbsp;Or, as he says of himself, &quot;an old codger who is married to India.&quot;

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