Jim Corbett

Born in 1875
Biography
  • Edward James "Jim" Corbett was a British-Indian hunter and conservationist renowned for tracking and killing man-eating tigers and leopards in India.

  • Born to Irish parents in India, Corbett developed a deep love for the country's jungles and wildlife.

  • He served as a colonel in the British Indian Army and was often called upon by the government to eliminate dangerous predators threatening village communities.

  • Corbett later became an ardent conservationist, advocating for wildlife protection.

  • He authored several books about his experiences, including the famous "Man-Eaters of Kumaon." Corbett's efforts in conservation led to the establishment of India's first national park, which was later renamed in his honor.

Books by Jim Corbett