This book tells what is known about a famous tiger hunt at the turn of the 20th century. With dwindling habitat and severe injuries that left this apex hunter at a disadvantage relative to her usual prey, she took to hunting people. With a body count over 400 and people too scared to leave their homes to farm or hunt, an expert was called to take the tiger out. Jim Corbett was an unlikely hero. An Irish man who grew up in India, he was of slight built but immense bravery and skill. Corbett dispatched with this, his first of many man eaters. Later in life he became a vocal conservationist and did what he could to save the tigers. The author did a lot of research and this story shows the fruit of his labor is good. An engaging read.
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