A good write-up. Re-reading Man eaters of Kumaon now (for the 11th time)
The “white glove“ treatment of Corbett’s rifle is a bit much though…
Thanks @Anbessa Gedai - I’d missed that - a good read.On a related subject, if you've not already seen it, here's a link to my post regarding my visit to Col. Corbett's grave about a year ago . . .
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A Christmas Pilgrimage To The Gravesite Of Colonel Edward James "Jim" Corbett
A few days ago, I made the road trip to the town of Nyeri, about three hours’ drive north of Nairobi. Buried in a small cemetery there is one of the most legendary hunters of all time, and after reading his books many years ago, and being a fellow hunter, I felt an obligation to visit his grave...www.africahunting.com