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Jim Corbett - the Man who loved India
May 09, 2006 04:55 PM 4597 Views
(Updated May 09, 2006 04:55 PM)

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I read this book (borrowed from a friend) when I was around 12 years old. I fell in love with it and over the years tried very hard to get another look at it.


Now that I could afford to buy it, I bought the hard-bound edition with a beautiful photo by Valmik Thapar gracing its cover.


I have read all the works of Corbett and many works about his life by other people as well. From all of this literature, one can see Corbett's love for India and her wildlife shine through.


Others have written much about the book and alas, there is nothing much left for me to say about it. But I'll try to give my impressions and then relate 1 or 2 incidents regarding Jim Corbett.


Jungle Lore - It is a simple book that shows how Corbett learned so much about the jungle. The banshee's scream and his initial encounters with nature are engrossing. The style of writing however, differs somewhat from his later books. The content is also different, so that might be a reason. In this book, he sounds more apologetic and humble about his vast knowledge!


Man-eaters of Kumaon - A collection of various encounters with man-eaters, this is easily the best of his books. What really amazes me is his ability to capture minute details, such as the environment around him, the lifestyle of the people etc. Unlike other British people, he is not averse to hardship and simplicity. He drinks tea made by the poorest of people, in conditions most of us wouldn't even know existed.


Some of his words continue to amaze me: He says that he can sleep safely and comfortably in a small clearing in the forest at night! At that time, the forests were more dense and there were more wild animals of all kinds.


Now to the incidents in his life that I promised.


After Independence, he thought that India might not welcome him to stay. Unfortunate, for people never even thought he was different from them. It is indeed fitting that the hills and forests he roamed in now form part of the Corbett National Park.


There was a film being shot about Jim corbett and the actor playing Corbett's part resembled him closely (especially after makeup). One day on the sets, there came a wizened old man. He had walked more than 200 kms to the shoot to see ''Carpet Sahib.'' He saw the actor and fell at his feet crying, ''I have never believed you were gone.''


Such is the love people of that region hold for this man. In me, he awakened the love of nature and wildlife. For that, I will always love him.


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