The illustrated lives in the wilderness : three classic Indian autobiographies

Based on the autobiographical works of three men who shared a special relationship with India, and her flora and fauna—Jim Corbett, Verrier Elwin, and Sálim Ali—this is an adopted and illustrated edition of the classic __Lives in the Wilderness__. In __My India__, published when the author was 77, the legendary Jim Corbett writes with sympathy and concern of the people of the Indian foothills, their life, traditions, and folklore. __The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin__ is the story of one of the greatest scholars and champions of India's tribal peoples. The hugely controversial Elwin's moving autobiography received the Sahitya Akademi award, which noted its 'sincerity, courage and charm, revealing a mind in which Western and Indian idealism were uniquely blended'. __The Fall of a Sparrow__ is the autobiography of India's most celebrated ornithologist, Sálim Ali. From his 'first bird' at the age of ten, to birding expeditions in almost every area of the Subcontinent, Sálim Ali's account of his life and the changing world in which he lived is imbued with his characteristic charm and verve. With around 80 photographs and line drawings complementary the text, this volume will appeal to those interested in wildlife and conservation, anthropology, and social history of modern India, as well as anybody who enjoys good writing. Conserving Natural Habitats And Wildlife, Protecting Forest Communities, Reducing Human-animal Conflict, Promoting Eco-friendly Practices These Issues Are Of Increasing Importance In Twenty-first Century India. Interestingly, The Triumvirate Of Jim Corbett, Verrier Elwin, And Sálim Ali Addressed These Concerns In The 1940s, Much Before They Featured On The Public Radar. Including Rare Visuals Photographs, Line Drawings, And Sketches This Illustrated Edition Brings Together The Life Stories Of Jim Corbett (1875 1955), India S Most Well-known Hunter-conservationist; Verrier Elwin (1902 1964), One Of The Greatest Champions Of India S Tribal Peoples; And Sálim Ali (1896 1987), The Celebrated Ornithologist. These Perennial Classics Rarely Lose Sight Of The Long-term Effects Of Human Footprints In The Natural World. The Introduction By Acclaimed Historian And Writer Ramachandra Guha Looks At These Timeless Classics With A Contemporary Eye. Coloured By The Authors Characteristic Charm And Verve, Anybody Enjoying Good Writing Will Find This Book Eminently Readable, As Also Those Interested In Wildlife And Conservation, Birdwatching, Anthropology, Ecology, And The Social History Of Modern India.