I was first enthralled by Corbett`s writings at about the age of 8-9 when i discovered a story in the old Reader`s Digest condensed books at my Grandmothers,every time i visited i re-read those tales.I still re-read my own copies (old bought in bookstore) with great interest and am a staunch defender of man eaters being shot,wonder what the greens say about this when one of their own gets killed.Jim was so revered by the powers that be that he had a National park named after him in recognition of his deeds,a most humble man with the gift of conveying to his readers all of the thrills spills and emotions of his deeds.Hathaway-Capstick wasnt too kind in his choice of words about my hero JC in one of his books if any out there have noticed at all--is it major jealousy from a modern day writer? The Man Eating Leopard Of Rudraprayag is another great read as well,and i still search bookstores for second hand JC books today.Only recently i sent a yank mate a copy of MEOKumaon to read and i`m sure he will like us others be just as enthralled in this book as well