A Book of Man-Eaters - Softcover

A Book of Man-Eaters

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book : This book 1s designed to deal mainly with carnivorous animals in their capacity of man-eaters, it has been thought advisable, and indeed essential, to give some account of the distribution, habits, and character of these wild beasts, as well as of the methods of hunting them. While these matters are of interest in themselves, there may be something new to say on the subject and some light may be thrown on various questions connected with it, such as the senses of scent and sight, the causes of wild beasts taking to man eating, the degree of protection afforded by campfires, and the man-eater's habits in relation to the seizure of its victim. With some knowledge of these things the reader will be able to appreciate the nature of particular animals which have taken to preying on' human beings. Most animals, even lions, tigers, leopards, bears, and wolves, avoid the presence of man and retreat before his approach. About The Author : Reginald George Burton (18641951) was a military historian and author of From Boulogne to Austerlitz: Napoleon's Campaign of 1805 and Wellington's Campaigns in India and also author of Sport and Wild life in the Deccan, A History of the Hyderabad Contingent, etc. The Title 'A Book of Man-Eaters written/authored/edited by R. G. Burton', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121267113 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 295 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Action & Adventure. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 295. Artikel-Nr. PB1111024735742

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