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@@scottwortham533 Since I'm not affiliated to any of the administrative bodies in charge of Indian wildlife, I'm not entirely familiar with what you are referring to. If I had to speculate, it maybe has something to do with the animal reacting to an instance of human intrusion, a freak accident or just another negative byproduct of enviromental degradation. Putting a blanket kill order can result, in some cases, to the wrong animal be put down so there may be an elaborate vetting process in place.
@@selvalore Jim Corbett would have appreciated your words about the blanket order of death. He wanted to make sure that he got the man-eater, and not just some random leopard or tiger.
I was pleasantly surprised to find your channel . I used to be a big fan of Jim Corbett during school days and have read almost all of his work. Some I remember are the Kumaon man eater , Mohan man eater , the temple tiger , Rudraprayag leopard , and that story where the wife of a man was dragged half way out by leopard and the man fought the leopard and got her back but eventually she died due to infection, also that story where Jim Corbett sleeps in a lepers room etc . You just refreshed good old days . I even have the old green hard bound book with me
I think Jim Corbett is one of the bravest men I have ever heard of. He probably deserves every medal for gallantry that has ever been bestowed on anyone. Those long, long, long nights out in the jungle alone waiting to catch one man eater or another! So many people owe their lives to this man and thank you for bringing the stories to life.
Hmmm, A man-eater has ZERO defence against an experienced and appropriately armed hunter because such a person would never place themselves in danger, to begin with. So no need to be brave. You would however have been correct by stating that he was an exceptional hunter of man-eaters.
@@hamishford5486Very naive statement. I don't know where you come from and what's your knowledge of the wild is but its easy to pretend that being well-armed and experienced is enough of a defense in these situations. And talking of experience, unless you've been in Corbett's shoes, you can never be experienced in these things. A man-eating tiger or a leopard is far more cunning, and lethal than an feline and these are already formidable creatures. Hunting these solitary night stalkers, on rugged mountainous terrain interspersed with dense jungles, bushes and ravines is a job that very few modern humans would even attempt let alone accomplish. It's easy to be brave and accurate when hunting grouse and rabbits but unless you have faced the prospect of actual death as in war or been in an area terrorised by a 400 lb tiger or a stealthy leopard, as Corbett did, and walked many tens of miles through dense jungles, where any bush or tree might conceal the deadly animal which can launch itself upon you before you even have time to get your finger on the trigger, no one has any business pasxsing judgment about Corbett's bravery.
@@hamishford5486 with great respect sir, I put it to you that you have actually not read that much about Jim Corbett and his incredible adventures chasing one man eater after another. He was in fact very frequently in danger and you would be aware of this if you had actually read the books. Perhaps that would be a good idea before casting aspersions on his bravery!
I love the way Jim Corbett expresses his human side; admits he’s missed certain shots, unfortunately wounded animals, and so elegantly admits at sometimes even being scared. Excellent narration Mr. Viraaj Singh.
Finally finished listening to this for God knows how many times and in tears. That epilogue! Magnificent man Corbett. Mother India must be very proud to have borne this son of hers.
I might have the chronology mixed up but I feel like this Leopard taught Corbett a lot about hunting big cats. It avoided traps, it detected poison, it was always closer than he thought. It was so much more resourceful than we like to think wild-animals can be. His respect for these creatures is what keeps me coming back, along with the excellent voice narration! Love this channel!
Yeah, I wouldn't doubt that at all. Some of Corbett's toughest hunts took place in the years after he killed the Rudraprayag leopard. The experience he gained here was instrumental in his later success as well. Thanks for the comment!
@@selvalore I am a pro d&d dm and writer and I’m thinking of developing a one shot or series of encounters based on Corbett. Listening to your entire library to help decide which one to start with.
What an amazing book by such an amazing guy. I listened to it all in a single sitting on this fine Sunday afternoon. Jim Corbett was a true hero and his work ought to be widely read. There is so much to learn from this. Besides being entertaining and informative, it's inspiring as Jim talks about not giving up and persisting in the face of repeated failures. And l loved the last part where he brings it all together and hopes of a better India. Thank you so much for doing this. Your voice suits the book very well.
Excellent stuff again. Thank you! Leopards are beautiful creatures and very savage. Pound for pound they are extremely strong. Their adaptation to any environment with a wide ranging diet is why they're the most numerous of the big cats.
Jim Corbett is an extraordinary man-he is one of a kind. His legacy will live forever in the hearts and minds of the Indian people. Thank again for sharing, greatly appreciated your work.
I know exactly what you mean, I first came across Gym Corbett‘s incredible stories when I was only about 15 years of age via audiobook. Even though I live in far away Australia where there are of course no Tigers or leopards, I found myself looking around each corner for hungry carnivores LOL! A very powerful story and well read.
All of Jim Corbett's and Kenneth Anderson's stories are not just tales of shooting but they are replete with vivid imagery of India before and after India regained her independence in 1947. These men write their stories of life and death, of nature and of human nature, beautifully and with great respect for the dangerous game they faced and for every aspect of their experiences. Jim Corbett died on August 19, 1955 in Kenya and Anderson passed at his farm in India on August 30, 1974 from prostate cancer. We are so fortunate that they wrote details of their experiences and people should realize that there are no men currently living on this planet who are cut from that cloth.
@@selvalore No, thank you for your care, the time you have invested in preserving these stories and hard work that surely accompanied it. We are much blessed because of you.
Amazing. I love your readings, Mr. Singh. Corbett's stories are fascinating. Now, even more than before since we've lost so much of it all. The natural world is threatened and my home state of uttarakhand (where Corbett lived) looks so different now and not in a good way.
since I discovered this channel , I've been falling asleep to a story every night :) I recuperate what I slept through the next morning ..:) great narrator I think
I have been an admirer of Jim Corbett for many years and to be able to hear the books is absolutely wonderful and your narration is just great. Thanks.
Thanks for putting both these parts out for free. Great work. You performed it very well than just reading it well. What a life Jim Corbett had lived. I suppose men from that era complained little and just got on with things. We have become a bunch of softies with all our creature comforts. We are losing ourselves and we are destroying our planet. Happy Earth Day 2021 to everyone.
Amazing story and Amazing narration by your good self yet again. Jim Corbett was a grade A hunter but it must also be noted that this man was an outstanding athletic. Vast distances covered on foot day after day sometimes with very little food and or sleep.
I remember reading Corbett's stories as a teenager but could never get through the Rudraprayag leopard's book because, unlike the other stories, it makes for an entire book. Thanks to your excellent narration, I have finally finished getting through it. Thanks so much for all your time and effort. God bless!
Thank you Sir excellent reading....wat a man he was Man of Steel Jim Corbett we owe it to him so saving so many villages of India from the various man eaters...He had undettering heart of steel to go about and distinguishing those who were harming the human kind
Thanks so much for your narration. I have enjoyed all of Col. Corbett's books and now your readings. I marvel each time I listen to your readings that not once did you stumble or mis speak. Amazing sir!
That's way too kind, Mr. Williams. These earlier recordings leave a lot to be desired though in terms of quality and I intend to re-record them at some point. Thank you for your comment!
The last few paragraphs about the hill folk and the wounded boy 👍 RIP Poor victims and folks of the hills around that time. RIP Jim Corbett and also your friends and sister .Thank you very much for the upload . 🙏
The way Jim Corbett loves every tiny bit of Gods nature is inspiring. And his desire to share information regarding other creatures ways and habits, is further evidence of his live for Gods nature! A truly Indian/Nepalese treasure! He surely deserves his name in Indias first national park!
I terrified myself with these tales when I was a child! But such a wonderful insight into rural Indian life and the challenges people face. Beautifully read ..I'm looking forward to listening to every one . Namaste.
This story of the man eating leopard has made me want to visit India very much so! The author s description of the landscape paints a very beautiful country that I want to see and experience and explore!
I thoroughly enjoyed your reading. I am a great fan of Jim Corbett, and as a young lad studied for a few years in a boarding school in Nainital. One of the most beautiful parts of India.
This is fantastic your voice is so soothing and your Reading is second to none please keep it coming the story’s are so good the old timers had the best of it no doubt thank you 😊
This book is so fascinating. I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that a single animal could acquire so much notoriety, over such a large area, for such a long time! Bonkers!
I know of no other hunter of man eating big cats better than Jim Corbett. I think I have all of his books and have read them many times over, and thank you for the very descriptive and interest holding way you read them. I will be eagerly be listening to any more you nave done. thank you once again.
Listening the last minutes of second part. You have done great favour to us listeners. keep uploading more and more of such content. It's so absorbing! Your narration is praise worthy. My heartfelt thanks!
I just listened to both of these today. I absolutely loved your readings of these! They were so riveting that the hours just flew by! In between the telling of the story, Jim adds in details of the flora and fauna of the region with such vivid descriptions that I could almost smell the ferns, leaves, and grasses! In particular, he mentions a blue poppy. I have experience with this because I have visited Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC Canada, where Mrs Butchart persisted and finally managed to get some of these blue poppies to plant in her gardens. At the end, when Jim Corbett meets with the injured soldiers, that part brought me to tears. Jim Corbett had such love, understanding, and admiration for these people and their resilience in the face of living their lives in the shadow of such terror. He is so humble in the face of their gratitude. And last, I had such a good laugh about the kitten episode! I also had a heart-warming moment, thinking of that goat wearing a brass collar and being viewed as a hero for the rest of his life. 😸 I’m not sure why, but though I like goats, they constantly try to humiliate me! I have encountered them at various petting zoos, and every single time, they try to yank my shorts down! The first one actually did yank my shorts down to my ankles! 🙀 So after that, I either wore a belt and tightened it prior to going in the area, or I held onto my waistband. The result was that they grabbed my shorts and yanked me down to the ground. 😹😹😹 Thank you again for taking the time and sharing these wonderful books with us! And thank you to your grandfather for getting you interested in these books! I hope you treasure him! Grandparents love it so much when their grandchildren visit them! Mine sure did. ✌🏼💖
Wow, that's the longest and most well thought out comment ever. Lovely sentiments! Thanks for taking the time out to express your thoughts. Much appreciated, Yvette!
This is an incredible story and supremely narrated. Jim Corbett’s courage is unparalleled. Just walking in dark melts most people’s courage. Spending nights in jungle where a man eater is active will give heart attack to most.
What an incredibly strong animal, cyanide couldn't do it, no wonder the people think they are spiritual. Thanks for taking the time to read these stories and upload them, they are like a good book that I can't put down, the discriptions of the areas and places he and his men stay, getting their provisions, the people they meet in these villages and navigating his way learning about their ways and beliefs is just as interesting and important to the stories.
You've beautifully described the reasons for the timeless appeal of these books. They will continue to be popular with time. Thanks for the excellent comment.
Very interesting and wonderfully narrated. Although I had read about Mr. Corbett, I never got the chance to sit down and read one of his books. Thank you so much!! I was born and raised in Iran and we do have Persian leopards there and sometimes you hear about attacks on people because of human intrusion but nothing like this.
Thanks! Instances of human intrusion have only increased over the decades as the human population rises, but this particular case was an outlier because it was a result of the animal feeding on the unprecedented number of dead bodies discarded due to the influenza epidemic (spanish flu) of 1917-1918, as Corbett had explained in part 1.
I am absolutely enjoying all of these readings. I am in awe of the fantastic story telling of Mr. Corbett. As well as the excellent oral presentation done by you sir. I am planning on listening to every minute of these amazing stories. Fantastic is an understatement.
Some lines of chapter 3, Terror was the part of the prose section of our english subject of 12 standard. At that time, I didn't know how the story had ended, but after 10 years, listening to the full story from this channel, now I know how the story ends..
My friend this is the most realistic vesion I could ever put in my head from the first time I heard your autobook on Jim Corbett who I wish I could have met in person . fortunately I could by imaging and putting myself in his place in these moment's By you thank you for these insight into his life. All the from Trinidad and Tobago Big up self 😥. Boy and i work nights shift😂 had me looking over my shoulder 😂
1:51:00 "A coeee...." was a method of communication in the hills back in the days. A long high pitched cry that would be heard many hundreds of feet. Just a PSA!
It’s really a great means of communication amongst distant villages! I was in a large lecture hall (450 seats) when I saw my friend up at the top (while I was at the bottom). It was the changing of classes, so there were many people coming and going. We shouted to each other, but as we are both small, our voices are very high pitched and we could hear each other just fine over the din of the other people. 😸
Thank you for these excellent narrations. I'm steadily making my way through all your videos, after being a lifelong fan of these great tales of great men. One day I hope to visit this wonderful country but until then your narrations bring it to life in the imagination. Thank you once again.
Thank you for taking out the time to comment. Its so good to hear that. Hearing comments like these makes me want to continue for as long as possible. Best!
Mate, very good and clear English, its nice to hear the real pronunciations of name places. i have now listened to all of your recordings. please do more!
Hi AV Singh, your narration style and Jim Corbett's literature have a natural pairing. Please convert Jim Corbett’s other books ( like My India) into audiobook form also
Talk about a cat with nine lives, this one had even more I think. What a fascinating story. I know I read it many years ago but I think i had all but forgotten it.
0:10 The Fishing Interlude 21:01 Death of a Goat 28:36 Cyanide poisoning 42:28 Touch and Go 1:06:33 A Lesson in Caution 1:16:26 A Wild Boar Hunt 1:27:21 Vigil on a Pine Tree 1:52:27 My Night of Terror
Jim Corbett’s dry English humour when he talked about some small wind and the man whose hut was blown to pieces had me laughing! His friends talking about how that guy had been saying for quite some time that he was going to tear it down and make a new one and that the wind did him the favour of tearing it down for him...😹😹😹 You know that those are good friends because they teased him so!
Kitni baar sun Chuka yaad nahi par har bar wahi thrill wahi feelings. Thank you Viraj for your labour! Highly appreciate. Audio is low but hard to rectify for such long videos.😊
The plan is to one day re-record this entire book and bring it up to par in its audio quality with all the other newer uploads. Just like you said, it is going to be a significant time commitment. Every 1 hour of finished product takes around 10 hours of actual work from preparation, recording, editing and converting/uploading, so a 5 plus hour of audiobook like this one will possibly take upwards of 50 hours to make. I will get it done eventually, but thanks for listening to these in the meantime.
India is a Fascinating Country!! Large Snakes doing mortal combat with each other! Tiger s Leppard s Bears Crocks Elephant s Monkey s and many many more exciting creatures and one of the most beautiful diverse landscape s in the world!!
@selvalore. Apratim, just finished listening to this. This was an epic piece from you. Really enjoyed this particular story. I have probably read all of Corbett books at least 10 times, but this piece is my personal favorite because you get a real flavor of Corbett's determination in this story. There is a life lesson in the climax - I am not going to say more lest it be a spoiler for the listeners. You have outdone yourself in this piece. Awesome.
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Why do they value the cats life over the people they kill and eat today in india cause they will not kill one no matter how many people it kills
@@scottwortham533 Since I'm not affiliated to any of the administrative bodies in charge of Indian wildlife, I'm not entirely familiar with what you are referring to. If I had to speculate, it maybe has something to do with the animal reacting to an instance of human intrusion, a freak accident or just another negative byproduct of enviromental degradation. Putting a blanket kill order can result, in some cases, to the wrong animal be put down so there may be an elaborate vetting process in place.
@@selvalore Jim Corbett would have appreciated your words about the blanket order of death. He wanted to make sure that he got the man-eater, and not just some random leopard or tiger.
Thank you for your reading!
I was pleasantly surprised to find your channel . I used to be a big fan of Jim Corbett during school days and have read almost all of his work. Some I remember are the Kumaon man eater , Mohan man eater , the temple tiger , Rudraprayag leopard , and that story where the wife of a man was dragged half way out by leopard and the man fought the leopard and got her back but eventually she died due to infection, also that story where Jim Corbett sleeps in a lepers room etc . You just refreshed good old days . I even have the old green hard bound book with me
I think Jim Corbett is one of the bravest men I have ever heard of. He probably deserves every medal for gallantry that has ever been bestowed on anyone. Those long, long, long nights out in the jungle alone waiting to catch one man eater or another! So many people owe their lives to this man and thank you for bringing the stories to life.
Agreed! You're welcome and thanks for listening.
Absolutely, gives me chills to think of what he had to go through to get to these rogue animals
Hmmm, A man-eater has ZERO defence against an experienced and appropriately armed hunter because such a person would never place themselves in danger, to begin with. So no need to be brave. You would however have been correct by stating that he was an exceptional hunter of man-eaters.
@@hamishford5486Very naive statement. I don't know where you come from and what's your knowledge of the wild is but its easy to pretend that being well-armed and experienced is enough of a defense in these situations. And talking of experience, unless you've been in Corbett's shoes, you can never be experienced in these things. A man-eating tiger or a leopard is far more cunning, and lethal than an feline and these are already formidable creatures. Hunting these solitary night stalkers, on rugged mountainous terrain interspersed with dense jungles, bushes and ravines is a job that very few modern humans would even attempt let alone accomplish. It's easy to be brave and accurate when hunting grouse and rabbits but unless you have faced the prospect of actual death as in war or been in an area terrorised by a 400 lb tiger or a stealthy leopard, as Corbett did, and walked many tens of miles through dense jungles, where any bush or tree might conceal the deadly animal which can launch itself upon you before you even have time to get your finger on the trigger, no one has any business pasxsing judgment about Corbett's bravery.
@@hamishford5486 with great respect sir, I put it to you that you have actually not read that much about Jim Corbett and his incredible adventures chasing one man eater after another. He was in fact very frequently in danger and you would be aware of this if you had actually read the books. Perhaps that would be a good idea before casting aspersions on his bravery!
I love the way Jim Corbett expresses his human side; admits he’s missed certain shots, unfortunately wounded animals, and so elegantly admits at sometimes even being scared. Excellent narration Mr. Viraaj Singh.
Beautifully expressed and thank you!
He was a gallant and humble gentleman. 🐆
Finally finished listening to this for God knows how many times and in tears. That epilogue! Magnificent man Corbett. Mother India must be very proud to have borne this son of hers.
Excellent remark!
The last 2 mins brought tears to my eyes
I might have the chronology mixed up but I feel like this Leopard taught Corbett a lot about hunting big cats. It avoided traps, it detected poison, it was always closer than he thought. It was so much more resourceful than we like to think wild-animals can be. His respect for these creatures is what keeps me coming back, along with the excellent voice narration! Love this channel!
Yeah, I wouldn't doubt that at all. Some of Corbett's toughest hunts took place in the years after he killed the Rudraprayag leopard. The experience he gained here was instrumental in his later success as well.
Thanks for the comment!
@@selvalore I am a pro d&d dm and writer and I’m thinking of developing a one shot or series of encounters based on Corbett. Listening to your entire library to help decide which one to start with.
What an amazing book by such an amazing guy. I listened to it all in a single sitting on this fine Sunday afternoon. Jim Corbett was a true hero and his work ought to be widely read. There is so much to learn from this. Besides being entertaining and informative, it's inspiring as Jim talks about not giving up and persisting in the face of repeated failures. And l loved the last part where he brings it all together and hopes of a better India. Thank you so much for doing this. Your voice suits the book very well.
Indeed, Corbett's legacy today stands in testimony to his heroism. Thanks for listening!
Excellent stuff again. Thank you!
Leopards are beautiful creatures and very savage. Pound for pound they are extremely strong. Their adaptation to any environment with a wide ranging diet is why they're the most numerous of the big cats.
Jim Corbett is an extraordinary man-he is one of a kind. His legacy will live forever in the hearts and minds of the Indian people. Thank again for sharing, greatly appreciated your work.
Precisely! Jim Corbett National Park, possibly one of the best in India, is named after him for a reason.
Probably shouldn't be starting this story at almost 11:00 p.m. but your narrations of my Favorite writer are irresistible!
Thanks for the support!
So true...
I know exactly what you mean, I first came across Gym Corbett‘s incredible stories when I was only about 15 years of age via audiobook. Even though I live in far away Australia where there are of course no Tigers or leopards, I found myself looking around each corner for hungry carnivores LOL! A very powerful story and well read.
Same here bro… but good narration …@indianjungletales
Any times good
All of Jim Corbett's and Kenneth Anderson's stories are not just tales of shooting but they are replete with vivid imagery of India before and after India regained her independence in 1947. These men write their stories of life and death, of nature and of human nature, beautifully and with great respect for the dangerous game they faced and for every aspect of their experiences. Jim Corbett died on August 19, 1955 in Kenya and Anderson passed at his farm in India on August 30, 1974 from prostate cancer. We are so fortunate that they wrote details of their experiences and people should realize that there are no men currently living on this planet who are cut from that cloth.
Well written and I totally agree! Thank you for the comment.
@@selvalore No, thank you for your care, the time you have invested in preserving these stories and hard work that surely accompanied it. We are much blessed because of you.
Amazing. I love your readings, Mr. Singh. Corbett's stories are fascinating. Now, even more than before since we've lost so much of it all. The natural world is threatened and my home state of uttarakhand (where Corbett lived) looks so different now and not in a good way.
Thanks for listening. Lets hope the future for conservation is bright. These books help in that regard, in their own small way.
Just finished listening to both parts. Well done with the narration. This helped me relax before bed. God bless!
Thanks for listening!
@@selvalore a great narration thank you indeed. He had s great love of India.
Hi Selva nice work. I am really enjoying ur narration. Thanks a lot. 👍
since I discovered this channel , I've been falling asleep to a story every night :) I recuperate what I slept through the next morning ..:) great narrator I think
Same same
I have been an admirer of Jim Corbett for many years and to be able to hear the books is absolutely wonderful and your narration is just great. Thanks.
Thanks for putting both these parts out for free. Great work. You performed it very well than just reading it well.
What a life Jim Corbett had lived. I suppose men from that era complained little and just got on with things. We have become a bunch of softies with all our creature comforts. We are losing ourselves and we are destroying our planet. Happy Earth Day 2021 to everyone.
Perfectly put
Amazing story and Amazing narration by your good self yet again. Jim Corbett was a grade A hunter but it must also be noted that this man was an outstanding athletic. Vast distances covered on foot day after day sometimes with very little food and or sleep.
That's very well said. Thank you for the comment, Joe!
I remember reading Corbett's stories as a teenager but could never get through the Rudraprayag leopard's book because, unlike the other stories, it makes for an entire book. Thanks to your excellent narration, I have finally finished getting through it. Thanks so much for all your time and effort. God bless!
You're very welcome and thanks for listening!
Thank you Sir excellent reading....wat a man he was Man of Steel Jim Corbett we owe it to him so saving so many villages of India from the various man eaters...He had undettering heart of steel to go about and distinguishing those who were harming the human kind
Agreed, and thanks for listening Archana!
Such a good narration that i feel I am with Sir Jim Corbett all along when I close my eyes and listen to this Story..!!
Thanks so much for your narration. I have enjoyed all of Col. Corbett's books and now your readings. I marvel each time I listen to your readings that not once did you stumble or mis speak. Amazing sir!
That's way too kind, Mr. Williams. These earlier recordings leave a lot to be desired though in terms of quality and I intend to re-record them at some point. Thank you for your comment!
The last few paragraphs about the hill folk and the wounded boy 👍 RIP Poor victims and folks of the hills around that time. RIP Jim Corbett and also your friends and sister .Thank you very much for the upload . 🙏
Excellent words. And thank you for acknowledging that. You're welcome. Happy and safe holidays to you!
The way Jim Corbett loves every tiny bit of Gods nature is inspiring. And his desire to share information regarding other creatures ways and habits, is further evidence of his live for Gods nature! A truly Indian/Nepalese treasure! He surely deserves his name in Indias first national park!
I terrified myself with these tales when I was a child! But such a wonderful insight into rural Indian life and the challenges people face. Beautifully read ..I'm looking forward to listening to every one . Namaste.
Thank you for your wonderful comment!
This story of the man eating leopard has made me want to visit India very much so! The author s description of the landscape paints a very beautiful country that I want to see and experience and explore!
Love love love this longer book!!! Please more long ones!! 🖤♥️♥️🖤
I thoroughly enjoyed your reading. I am a great fan of Jim Corbett, and as a young lad studied for a few years in a boarding school in Nainital. One of the most beautiful parts of India.
Thank you. That's very fortunate of you. Nainital is a beautiful place, indeed!
Corbett would commend you for your excellent narration! A story I can’t get enough of!
Jim Corbett had deep love and respect for nature. Thank you Mr Singh you have done an amazing work.
That's well said. And thank you!
This is fantastic your voice is so soothing and your Reading is second to none please keep it coming the story’s are so good the old timers had the best of it no doubt thank you 😊
Thanks Justin. Encouraging words!
This book is so fascinating. I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that a single animal could acquire so much notoriety, over such a large area, for such a long time! Bonkers!
Like the way, you've put it. Thanks for the comment!
I know of no other hunter of man eating big cats better than Jim Corbett. I think I have all of his books and have read them many times over, and thank you for the very descriptive and interest holding way you read them. I will be eagerly be listening to any more you nave done. thank you once again.
Listening the last minutes of second part. You have done great favour to us listeners. keep uploading more and more of such content. It's so absorbing! Your narration is praise worthy. My heartfelt thanks!
Very nice to hear that and thanks for your comment.
I couldn’t say it any better @Anagh Agarwal! I add my thanks to yours. ✌🏼💖
There’s no doubt that Corbett was ingenious! He was brilliant!
I just listened to both of these today. I absolutely loved your readings of these! They were so riveting that the hours just flew by! In between the telling of the story, Jim adds in details of the flora and fauna of the region with such vivid descriptions that I could almost smell the ferns, leaves, and grasses! In particular, he mentions a blue poppy. I have experience with this because I have visited Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC Canada, where Mrs Butchart persisted and finally managed to get some of these blue poppies to plant in her gardens.
At the end, when Jim Corbett meets with the injured soldiers, that part brought me to tears.
Jim Corbett had such love, understanding, and admiration for these people and their resilience in the face of living their lives in the shadow of such terror. He is so humble in the face of their gratitude.
And last, I had such a good laugh about the kitten episode! I also had a heart-warming moment, thinking of that goat wearing a brass collar and being viewed as a hero for the rest of his life. 😸 I’m not sure why, but though I like goats, they constantly try to humiliate me! I have encountered them at various petting zoos, and every single time, they try to yank my shorts down! The first one actually did yank my shorts down to my ankles! 🙀 So after that, I either wore a belt and tightened it prior to going in the area, or I held onto my waistband. The result was that they grabbed my shorts and yanked me down to the ground. 😹😹😹
Thank you again for taking the time and sharing these wonderful books with us! And thank you to your grandfather for getting you interested in these books! I hope you treasure him! Grandparents love it so much when their grandchildren visit them! Mine sure did. ✌🏼💖
Wow, that's the longest and most well thought out comment ever. Lovely sentiments! Thanks for taking the time out to express your thoughts. Much appreciated, Yvette!
This is an incredible story and supremely narrated. Jim Corbett’s courage is unparalleled. Just walking in dark melts most people’s courage. Spending nights in jungle where a man eater is active will give heart attack to most.
What an incredibly strong animal, cyanide couldn't do it, no wonder the people think they are spiritual.
Thanks for taking the time to read these stories and upload them, they are like a good book that I can't put down, the discriptions of the areas and places he and his men stay, getting their provisions, the people they meet in these villages and navigating his way learning about their ways and beliefs is just as interesting and important to the stories.
You've beautifully described the reasons for the timeless appeal of these books. They will continue to be popular with time. Thanks for the excellent comment.
Wow! Thousands of people came to see the dead maneater! They also showered Corbett with praise and flowers!
Very interesting and wonderfully narrated. Although I had read about Mr. Corbett, I never got the chance to sit down and read one of his books. Thank you so much!! I was born and raised in Iran and we do have Persian leopards there and sometimes you hear about attacks on people because of human intrusion but nothing like this.
Thanks! Instances of human intrusion have only increased over the decades as the human population rises, but this particular case was an outlier because it was a result of the animal feeding on the unprecedented number of dead bodies discarded due to the influenza epidemic (spanish flu) of 1917-1918, as Corbett had explained in part 1.
The patience involved in these hunts is incredible.
Thank you for these stories you read them perfectly. Iv read all Jim Corbett books and you make them personal with your readings .
Appreciate the support.
I am absolutely enjoying all of these readings. I am in awe of the fantastic story telling of Mr. Corbett. As well as the excellent oral presentation done by you sir. I am planning on listening to every minute of these amazing stories. Fantastic is an understatement.
That's too kind. It's the subject matter and the writing of Mr. Corbett. Thanks for all your interest in these stories.
Wow! I love that a kitten scared Corbett!
A really frightening story, so well read. It great to have the names of places correctly pronounced.
Thank you for commenting!
The discriptive writing of Corbett is exceeded only by your excellent narration thank you so much for a enjoyable story.
Appreciate the kind words, Mr. Poole! Thanks for listening.
Some lines of chapter 3, Terror was the part of the prose section of our english subject of 12 standard. At that time, I didn't know how the story had ended, but after 10 years, listening to the full story from this channel, now I know how the story ends..
Thank you for commenting Kiran!
My friend this is the most realistic vesion I could ever put in my head from the first time I heard your autobook on Jim Corbett who I wish I could have met in person . fortunately I could by imaging and putting myself in his place in these moment's By you thank you for these insight into his life. All the from Trinidad and Tobago Big up self 😥. Boy and i work nights shift😂 had me looking over my shoulder 😂
Thanks for the comment. Good to hear from someone in Trinidad and Tobago. And I share your sentiments towards Jim Corbett as well :)
1:51:00 "A coeee...." was a method of communication in the hills back in the days. A long high pitched cry that would be heard many hundreds of feet. Just a PSA!
Thanks for listening and for clearing that up.
It’s really a great means of communication amongst distant villages!
I was in a large lecture hall (450 seats) when I saw my friend up at the top (while I was at the bottom). It was the changing of classes, so there were many people coming and going. We shouted to each other, but as we are both small, our voices are very high pitched and we could hear each other just fine over the din of the other people. 😸
Thank you Mr Singh. I am really grateful to you for presenting this to us❤
Thank you for commenting, Aditya!
Thank you for these excellent narrations. I'm steadily making my way through all your videos, after being a lifelong fan of these great tales of great men.
One day I hope to visit this wonderful country but until then your narrations bring it to life in the imagination.
Thank you once again.
Thank you for taking out the time to comment. Its so good to hear that. Hearing comments like these makes me want to continue for as long as possible.
Best!
This is just an incredible story! Must respect this Leopard 🐆, right up there with Tsavo Lions.
Beautifully narrated with the correct feel to it! 👌🏼🙃
A Great Story Teller!!
Mate, very good and clear English, its nice to hear the real pronunciations of name places. i have now listened to all of your recordings. please do more!
Thank you Dean!
Jim Corbett is my Hero
I yave the Corbett collection of books. Ive read them all,but i enjoy rhis narrative much more than reading.
Excellent as usual well written story and superb narration..
Thanks friend!
Love these stories, best narrator, keep them coming young man😊
Corbett was a legend in these parts ...top man .....🔫🎥
Hi AV Singh, your narration style and Jim Corbett's literature have a natural pairing. Please convert Jim Corbett’s other books ( like My India) into audiobook form also
Thank you for reading and uploading it. Love these stories.
My pleasure! Thanks for listening.
Absolutely love your tales from your adventures and story telling
Thank you for the comment!
Talk about a cat with nine lives, this one had even more I think. What a fascinating story. I know I read it many years ago but I think i had all but forgotten it.
Indeed, that's right! Thank you for commenting.
I have So enjoyed these last few hours. I don't know how many books Jim Corbett wrote, but I hope that he was prodigious.
Corbett says a man was as proud as Lucifer. Interesting statement!
0:10 The Fishing Interlude
21:01 Death of a Goat
28:36 Cyanide poisoning
42:28 Touch and Go
1:06:33 A Lesson in Caution
1:16:26 A Wild Boar Hunt
1:27:21 Vigil on a Pine Tree
1:52:27 My Night of Terror
This leopard is a highly intelligent and cunning predator. It chills my brain.
I always listen every story u post this one I never got time till today . Thanks 🙏 for story and hard work brother god bless 🙏
Much appreciated! Thanks for the comment.
Leopards hate rain but the maneater was unpredictable!
Thank you Viraaj Sing
"... a sudden blast of wind struck the tree and my heels and my head changed their relative position with the land of Garhwal..." :))) LMAO! 1:49:35
Corbett clearly understood that even absolute location is relative.
In another story he writes "and I finished the descent with my feet up in the air. This old-style British English is the best!
Jim Corbett’s dry English humour when he talked about some small wind and the man whose hut was blown to pieces had me laughing! His friends talking about how that guy had been saying for quite some time that he was going to tear it down and make a new one and that the wind did him the favour of tearing it down for him...😹😹😹 You know that those are good friends because they teased him so!
Terrific story....
Corbett said that leopards love to sunbathe in the morning when the weather is cold!
Excellent story, as your tales are..
These are wonderful and skillful narrations,thank you so much and congratulations for your fine work. Please keep them coming. Regards
Cheers! Thanks for the comment, Joe!
Amazing, plz do Kenneth Anderson as well!!!!
I can’t believe Corbett walked 18 miles and more!
Great story and narration as usual thanks
Kitni baar sun Chuka yaad nahi par har bar wahi thrill wahi feelings. Thank you Viraj for your labour! Highly appreciate. Audio is low but hard to rectify for such long videos.😊
The plan is to one day re-record this entire book and bring it up to par in its audio quality with all the other newer uploads. Just like you said, it is going to be a significant time commitment. Every 1 hour of finished product takes around 10 hours of actual work from preparation, recording, editing and converting/uploading, so a 5 plus hour of audiobook like this one will possibly take upwards of 50 hours to make. I will get it done eventually, but thanks for listening to these in the meantime.
What complicated matters for Corbett was that there was now a tigress in heat! This kept the maneater occupied!
Well if this is as good as part one and the other stories I’ve heard you read on here then I’m excited. Thank you sir
Well, thank you for all the fun comments!
Thank you for this reading! God bless!
Much appreciated Ricky!
God bless you sir, you help me fall asleep stress free.
That's nice to hear. Thanks for the comment Danish.
If you are listening to stories about man eating animals how is it helping you sleep
@@NoDad.Notthebelt. i am criminal lawyer (attorney) i cannot sleep until i dont listen to something scary 😅
The courage needed to hunt a prolific maneater is unimaginable.
It’s incredible that the maneater survived the cyanide poison!
India is a Fascinating Country!! Large Snakes doing mortal combat with each other! Tiger s Leppard s Bears Crocks Elephant s Monkey s and many many more exciting creatures and one of the most beautiful diverse landscape s in the world!!
Great job. Keep it up. Been waiting a long time for these books.
Thanks for watching Josh!
@selvalore. Apratim, just finished listening to this. This was an epic piece from you. Really enjoyed this particular story. I have probably read all of Corbett books at least 10 times, but this piece is my personal favorite because you get a real flavor of Corbett's determination in this story. There is a life lesson in the climax - I am not going to say more lest it be a spoiler for the listeners. You have outdone yourself in this piece. Awesome.
Thank you again for the kind words and for the feedback! Goes a long way in helping me keep going.
All of Corbett’s failures just made him more determined to kill the maneater!
Fascinating !
Corbett closed the bridges to confine the maneater to one area!
Wow! The maneater was fighting another leopard because the maneater was in another leopard’s domain!
Enjoyed every bit as I did when I read the book
Thanks for listening!
Thanks for your readings🙏
Thanks Michael!
Great narration thanks for posting 👍
Thank you very much for the reading brother, great job
Wow! The maneater tore a woman’s arm trying to get and drag her but she closed the door on the maneater!
What a man!
What shall I listen tomorrow? I have finished all ur videos and narrations 🥺 please upload regularly love U
Cheers, I do the best I can! Thanks for listening!
Wow! Corbett’s rifle went out on him and he had to rely on a knife!
Wow they had cash rewards for information about the maneater!