{"product_id":"9788493300111","title":"My India","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMy India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"My India\", Jim Corbett, the celebrated hunter turned conservationist, offers us an intimate and evocative portrait of the India he knew and loved. Far from being a simple hunting diary, the book is a collection of memories and observations that capture the essence of a country and its people at the beginning of the 20th century. Through its pages, the reader will discover Corbett's deep connection with nature, his respect for local traditions, and his fascination with wildlife, in a narrative that combines adventure with nostalgia for a vanishing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a partial autobiography that focuses on Jim Corbett's formative years and most significant experiences in India. Through personal anecdotes, the author transports us to his childhood in the Himalayan foothills, his youth working for the railway, and his service during the First World War. The common thread is his profound knowledge of the natural environment and rural communities, offering a unique view of life in colonial India. The book culminates with his decision to emigrate to Kenya, carrying with him the indelible memory of his homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and nostalgia for a disappearing India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbiotic relationship between man and the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRespect for the cultures and traditions of rural Indian communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe personal evolution from hunter to wildlife defender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife in India under British rule from a personal perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic travel literature, the memoirs of explorers and naturalists, and stories that explore the relationship between humans and nature. It is also an ideal read for those seeking to understand India from a historical and cultural perspective, far removed from tourist clichés. Fans of Jim Corbett's work will find here a fundamental piece for understanding his life and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and personal view of rural India and its people through the eyes of an exceptional witness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTestimony of the transformation of a big-game hunter into one of the first and most famous conservationists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvocative prose that transports the reader to the landscapes of the Himalayas and the Indian jungles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable historical perspective on life in India during the colonial period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Corbett, Jim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: TRAVEL LITERATURE, CHILDREN'S, YOUTH AND DIDACTIC, ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, ACTIVITY BOOKS AND SUBJECT MATTER, POETRY, ANTHOLOGIES, YEARBOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, FICTION AND TRUE STORIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH: GENERAL NON-FICTION, CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH REFERENCE MATERIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: VIENTO SIMUN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 185 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My India\" is a work that transcends the hunting memoir genre to become a literary testimony of great value. Corbett's ability to narrate his experiences with simplicity and honesty, combined with his deep respect for nature, offers a read that is both entertaining and reflective. It is a book that will interest not only lovers of nature and adventure, but also those who appreciate authentic portraits of a unique time and place. Its nostalgic tone and sharp eye make it a solid recommendation for any reader looking for an authentic voice in travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407626068315,"sku":"9788493300111","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849330011.jpg?v=1781858078","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493300111","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}