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Jim Corbett

Born January 1, 1875 · Nainital, Uttarakhand, India

Died January 1, 1955 · aged 79

Born in 1875 in Nainital, Uttarakhand, Corbett recorded his hunting exploits in a series of books including Man-Eaters of Kumaon - hugely popular boys’ own adventures that continue to be widely read. Corbett progressed from shooting the wildlife to preserving it and helped to form both the Association for the Preservation of Game in the United Provinces and the All-India Conference for the Preserv…

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Man-Eater of KumaonMan-Eater of Kumaon · 1948
Man-Eater of Kumaon
★ 5.61948
MovieAdventureAction
A doctor hunts a vicious, man-eating tiger that terrorizes a native jungle village. In time the doctor experiences a personal change when he accepts their native customs and beliefs.
Wandering Tigers in North IndiaWandering Tigers in North India · 1935
Wandering Tigers in North India
1935
MovieDocumentary
Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.
India: Kingdom of the TigerIndia: Kingdom of the Tiger · 2002
India: Kingdom of the Tiger
★ 5.32002
MovieDocumentary
Journey across India, a breath taking land shaped by a myriad of cultures, customs and traditions. Come face to face with the Bengal Tiger and explore the work of this majestic creature with stunning clarity. Soar over blue-hazed Himalayan peaks and sweep down towards the thundering Indian Ocean as we celebrate the power and beauty of India's greatest ambassador - the mighty Bengal Tiger.
Indian Elephants in the Service of ManIndian Elephants in the Service of Man · 1938
Indian Elephants in the Service of Man
1938
MovieDocumentary
Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

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