I as a child dreamed of visiting India , I went finally 7 years ago although the cities had none of the sparkle ✨ and richness I imagined but the forests never let me down … they were as I read about and had a rich and bountiful variety of animals ! I love this story !
One of my bucket list wish is to visit India and explore some of the areas Jim Corbett wrote about but never had the chance but also a bit scared it has been modernized and ruined with progress so I'm happy to read his books and dream . You have my respect for following your dreams
The India Corbett and Anderson talks about are gone forever around for 80 years ago.. the current one doesn't feel same even to me and I was born in these same lands they talk about...
You'll find the lands talked about in these books not in metro cities and towns, but in the hinterland. I would advise you to visit Northeast India and Southern India (only those parts that are away from the beaten track, not cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, etc). Kerala is your best bet. Assam and Sikkim are very close seconds. It'll be a massive help if you can find any Indian who can accompany you. My elder brother studied in the UK, and he had a British friend who was deeply interested in the tribal and native culture of India. My brother isn't into those things so i accompanied his friend & three others on a tour of tribal villages and tiger reserves in the states of Odisha (my state), Kerala, Karnataka and Western Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand in the north part of India (Jim Corbett territory. The pahadi people are still exactly as they are told in his books), Assam and Northern Bengal + Sikkim (Cooch Behar and adjoining regions). I'll list some places and why i took him there down below:- -Anshi-Dandeli Tiger Reserve - Tigers and hundreds of spectacular hidden species of animals (like flying squirrels, etc) -Bhadra tiger reserve - off the beaten track and place of some of the books that they had read, -Coorg - For a version of India that is quite similar to what it was during the Raj (fun, laid back, chilled and hauntingly beautiful) -Wayanad - for the India in their books, and because they wanted to feel and touch elephants, -Biligiri Rangan hills - just a drive by, to see the hills in the real instead of on a book, -Anamalai tiger reserve - just for the drive through it and Valparai, -Pench Tiger Reserve - scene of the Jungle book. Absolutely beautiful forests, -Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary - to interact with the Gond tribals who live in the buffer zones. -Similipal Tiger Reserve - to interact with tribals like Mankidias, Santhalis, Bhumijs and others who still live in the forests, and for the elephants, -Southern Odisha - to interact with Dongria Kondhs, and Hill Maria Gonds, -Hasimara elephant sanctuary - the name says it, -Sikkim & north bengal - for the laidback life, -Kaziranga tiger reserve - for rhinos and tigers (also wild buffaloes who are usually very angry), -Manas tiger reserve - for rhinos -Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve-for tigers and Corbett, -Rudraprayag, Pauri, Champawat, Muktesar (a beauty), Nainital and Kaladhungi - for Jim Corbett, -Nayagarh & Ganjam in Odisha - they gained a lott of interest in tribal life and wanted to know more about how they live with wild animals. We also did many trespasses into tiger territories with some tribals and saw tigers, leopards, chital, sambar and other fauna on foot (something which no one can provide in these times other than tribal folk). It was the trip of a lifetime, costed us a bomb and took four months, but by the end, all our lives had changed (for the better). It was an ancient India that we saw and it was much, much better than the cosmetic world of today. Also, my home adjoins a tiger reserve so it was a nice way of easing into India for them.
@@jimmyh8090 You can still visit those. You just have to do a bit of homework. Do read my comment above this one for some insight, from a fellow lover of wildlife who also is enchanted with the same type of India that you are.
Thank you for making audiobooks about such lesser known writers. The writer has done great job of building the sense of thrill and suspense of his hunt. However, the ending of the story seemed a bit rushed and abrupt. Gladfurd seems more concerned with the thrill of the hunt than about those who are affected by the man eater and neither does he show any empathy for the animal. This is why I love Corbett. Stories of his hunt are more compassionate and he managed to make us feel sympathetic towards even the most dreaded man eaters because he always offered us an insight into how and why these animals turn into a man eater in the first place.
This is an excellent story selection and well read too. I have been trying to buy a hard copy of this book for a few years now but the few that are available for sale are very expensive. I wish books like this are brought back in print. These are works that are historically and culturally significant. Thank you for rendering it in audio form.
I 've been listening these stories for some months now but today i am commenting first time. To be honest your way of storytelling is simply wonderful 👍 and perhaps one of the very best in this field. I have read almost all of Kenneth Anderson and J Corbett books but to hear them in such an awesome voice is Simply Wow🙏💓👍👍
People did write beautifully in those days. My grandmother was brought up in jabalapur. Its wonderful to experience her early life through these stories...
Another triumph! Thanks for your hard work in creating these great audiobooks. I enjoy listening to them when I’m not feeling well. I just close my eyes and let your expert storytelling take me away. 🐅🐆🇮🇳🇺🇸
Was waiting for next upload and here it is. i love the writings of jim corbett and kennath anderson and the way you read them make it more splendid.i wish one day to visit indian jungles of north and south from pakistan.
So good to hear from beautiful Pakistan. Thank you for commenting and listening to these stories Mr. Shah, and wish you luck for your future journey across the border!
Thank you.. have been hearing your old uploads multiple times. Kind of addicted to them. Appreciate your efforts and pls try to upload more frequently👍🏻
Thank you for another beautifully read story and for bringing another rare book to our attention. Always look forward to your latest upload ,thanks for your hard work👍
Very interesting story. Good to see another lesser known author’s work. The tense Dramatization and graphic details certainly add to the suspense of these tales. Love the narrative intonations. Keep up the good work.
Nicely done again Mr. Singh. This author has penned a suspenseful tale. A little sensationalized but that’s understandable considering this was written before motion pictures and reading was one of the few forms of entertainment available to people.
Hello friend glad you are back. Once again you have done an excellent job with this story ! Keep them coming as I am now addicted to maneater hunting. Thanks
Its remarkable that the author laments the change brought about by humans to the wild places in this story. It says on here that this was written in 1905! cannot even imagine the level of change (not necessarily of the good kind) that has probably happened just in the last few decades.
This story had some gothic horror like qualities. The author clearly is trying to insert the element of the macabre here. Good entertainment though and your reading captures the tension and the spirit of the story well.
Apratim, this is another fantastic recording! One suggestion - when u add in sound effects like people screaming, afd a simple ramp in and ramp out function to the sound track so it fades in and out and not abruptly. Will add to the magical touch! 😀
Thanks Harshat! You're right. It does fade out abruptly and I do not like it myself. I will google how to add the ramp function to my track, and hopefully it works out next time. Thank you for the feedback. Cheers!
GREAT JOB SON. I HAD RECENTLY UNDERWENT SURGERY ON MY EYE. RECOVERED NOW. TODAY ONLY I SAW THIS. PLEASE DO KENNETH ANDERSON TALES. TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO ARE ARDENT FAN OF JIM AND KENNETH. HOPE OUR WISH WILL BE FULL FILLED. GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH AND WEALTH. THANKS.
Thank you for your wonderful comment! Glad to learn your surgery went well and that you have recovered. I will keep bringing more of these stories for as long as I can.
Sanu Singh ji, these books are written in English. There has to be good hindi translation available first for me to that. Hope you understand. Thank you.
Why do you affect a fake American accent when the author in question was evidently British? There is a cognitive mismatch for the listener. Reverting to your school-taught accent would be most natural and authentic.
Appreciate the comment! Two things right off the bat. First, accents are not completely entrenched from your childhood. I'm not a socio-linguist to speak about this with any expertise, but mine has been very malleable as a reflection of the places I grew up in. So what come out isn't fake as much as it is a naturally acquired accent that is pretty much default for me now. Secondly, I'm not sure what you mean by cognitive mismatch, but if accent accuracy is what you're looking for then I admit, these are a tad bit off. Thousands of people listen to these and speak favorably of them. If my diction is clear enough, the accent shouldn't bother you. And if it does, just skip it with a click of a button.
@@selvalore The cognitive dissonance is that it is clear to the listener that an obvious Indian person is trying all too hard to put on an exaggerated American accent. It sounds rather weird to someone like me who has lived in the US for more than 30 years, and who is highly familiar with the natural American accent from actual Americans. Anyway, took your tip and therefore moved on.
@@Montecristo1805 so you moved on from cognitive mismatch to cognitive dissonance? I'm sorry to break it to you but you used both of those phrases incorrectly. Anyway, good for you. Yes, I'm trying hard to convert these culturally and historically relevant books into audio. While you're only trying hard at complaining.
@@selvalore Don't lecture me about psychological concepts, as I have a PhD whereas you are a struggling RUclipsr. I meant my initial comment as constructive criticism. A bit of humility will serve you well, else you'll remain at your pitiful subscriber level, notwithstanding thousands who praise your overtly fake and risible accent.
@@selvalore Besides, it took you two days to parse and research the difference between mismatch vs dissonance (there is none), which evinces your IQ and comprehension level. Stick to rehashing these original works written by dead authors, where your own contribution is inflicting the faux accent on educated and cultured ears.
I as a child dreamed of visiting India , I went finally 7 years ago although the cities had none of the sparkle ✨ and richness I imagined but the forests never let me down … they were as I read about and had a rich and bountiful variety of animals ! I love this story !
One of my bucket list wish is to visit India and explore some of the areas Jim Corbett wrote about but never had the chance but also a bit scared it has been modernized and ruined with progress so I'm happy to read his books and dream . You have my respect for following your dreams
Oh, you don’t like trash and open diarrhea cesspits? Should have done more research..
The India Corbett and Anderson talks about are gone forever around for 80 years ago.. the current one doesn't feel same even to me and I was born in these same lands they talk about...
You'll find the lands talked about in these books not in metro cities and towns, but in the hinterland. I would advise you to visit Northeast India and Southern India (only those parts that are away from the beaten track, not cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, etc). Kerala is your best bet. Assam and Sikkim are very close seconds. It'll be a massive help if you can find any Indian who can accompany you.
My elder brother studied in the UK, and he had a British friend who was deeply interested in the tribal and native culture of India. My brother isn't into those things so i accompanied his friend & three others on a tour of tribal villages and tiger reserves in the states of Odisha (my state), Kerala, Karnataka and Western Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand in the north part of India (Jim Corbett territory. The pahadi people are still exactly as they are told in his books), Assam and Northern Bengal + Sikkim (Cooch Behar and adjoining regions). I'll list some places and why i took him there down below:-
-Anshi-Dandeli Tiger Reserve - Tigers and hundreds of spectacular hidden species of animals (like flying squirrels, etc)
-Bhadra tiger reserve - off the beaten track and place of some of the books that they had read,
-Coorg - For a version of India that is quite similar to what it was during the Raj (fun, laid back, chilled and hauntingly beautiful)
-Wayanad - for the India in their books, and because they wanted to feel and touch elephants,
-Biligiri Rangan hills - just a drive by, to see the hills in the real instead of on a book,
-Anamalai tiger reserve - just for the drive through it and Valparai,
-Pench Tiger Reserve - scene of the Jungle book. Absolutely beautiful forests,
-Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary - to interact with the Gond tribals who live in the buffer zones.
-Similipal Tiger Reserve - to interact with tribals like Mankidias, Santhalis, Bhumijs and others who still live in the forests, and for the elephants,
-Southern Odisha - to interact with Dongria Kondhs, and Hill Maria Gonds,
-Hasimara elephant sanctuary - the name says it,
-Sikkim & north bengal - for the laidback life,
-Kaziranga tiger reserve - for rhinos and tigers (also wild buffaloes who are usually very angry),
-Manas tiger reserve - for rhinos
-Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve-for tigers and Corbett,
-Rudraprayag, Pauri, Champawat, Muktesar (a beauty), Nainital and Kaladhungi - for Jim Corbett,
-Nayagarh & Ganjam in Odisha - they gained a lott of interest in tribal life and wanted to know more about how they live with wild animals.
We also did many trespasses into tiger territories with some tribals and saw tigers, leopards, chital, sambar and other fauna on foot (something which no one can provide in these times other than tribal folk). It was the trip of a lifetime, costed us a bomb and took four months, but by the end, all our lives had changed (for the better). It was an ancient India that we saw and it was much, much better than the cosmetic world of today. Also, my home adjoins a tiger reserve so it was a nice way of easing into India for them.
@@jimmyh8090 You can still visit those. You just have to do a bit of homework. Do read my comment above this one for some insight, from a fellow lover of wildlife who also is enchanted with the same type of India that you are.
Thank you for making audiobooks about such lesser known writers. The writer has done great job of building the sense of thrill and suspense of his hunt. However, the ending of the story seemed a bit rushed and abrupt. Gladfurd seems more concerned with the thrill of the hunt than about those who are affected by the man eater and neither does he show any empathy for the animal. This is why I love Corbett. Stories of his hunt are more compassionate and he managed to make us feel sympathetic towards even the most dreaded man eaters because he always offered us an insight into how and why these animals turn into a man eater in the first place.
Thanks for the comment. You make a good point. Jim Corbett stands alone as an acknowledged master of this genre.
Exactly !
This is an excellent story selection and well read too. I have been trying to buy a hard copy of this book for a few years now but the few that are available for sale are very expensive. I wish books like this are brought back in print. These are works that are historically and culturally significant. Thank you for rendering it in audio form.
Check out a website called forgotten books based out of UK. They usually have a selection of rare books in stock.
It's here! You my brother just made my Saturday a whole lot more exciting. Keep up the great work dude!
Always love seeing your name in the comments, Shwetank. Thank you!
I 've been listening these stories for some months now but today i am commenting first time. To be honest your way of storytelling is simply wonderful 👍 and perhaps one of the very best in this field. I have read almost all of Kenneth Anderson and J Corbett books but to hear them in such an awesome voice is Simply Wow🙏💓👍👍
So happy to hear this. Thank you for all the kind words, Mr. Portor!
People did write beautifully in those days. My grandmother was brought up in jabalapur. Its wonderful to experience her early life through these stories...
Very true! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
I love your stories. This bit of histiry, gory as it is, must be preserved. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment!
Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️
Lovely to hear from you again Mr. Shikder!
Another triumph! Thanks for your hard work in creating these great audiobooks. I enjoy listening to them when I’m not feeling well. I just close my eyes and let your expert storytelling take me away. 🐅🐆🇮🇳🇺🇸
So happy to hear this! Thank you and hope you feel better soon.
Was waiting for next upload and here it is. i love the writings of jim corbett and kennath anderson and the way you read them make it more splendid.i wish one day to visit indian jungles of north and south from pakistan.
So good to hear from beautiful Pakistan. Thank you for commenting and listening to these stories Mr. Shah, and wish you luck for your future journey across the border!
Look like bagheera may have been eating human after all
Hahahaha Bagheera rhymes with Belkhera too
This made me give out a loud chuckle!
Thank You! Absolutely my favorite channel on RUclips. Such a gift to get a story with your most excellent narration.
Thanks for the comment, Luke!
Thank you.. have been hearing your old uploads multiple times. Kind of addicted to them. Appreciate your efforts and pls try to upload more frequently👍🏻
That's lovely to hear, Prasanna! I will do the best I can with the uploads. Cheers!
The man eating tiger of Bhimashankar sounds like a great story. Would love to hear you tell this one . Thanks for your great stories
Thank you for the comment! I'll look into it.
Very interesting nostalgic jungle stories. Please Sir make more videos like this. Thanks a lot
Thank you for commenting!
A great listen on a cold windy day here on the Georgia coast
Thank you! Lovely to hear from the beautiful beaches of Georgia. Greetings from Texas!
Perfect timing, I'm going sit in the Saturday morning sun, smoke one and drink a cup of tea while listening to this 👌
You just described a perfect Saturday morning. Thanks as always for commenting!
Thank you ❤️ and keep it up. I have listened to all your previous uploads. Eagerly waiting for more.
Great to hear that. Thank you!
Thanks very much. Had been looking forward to a new audiostory for a while now.
Thank you Derek!
Ive never heard of this man or story before. Very nice to have something new
Thank you for the comment!
Hey dude will listen to this @night... Upload videos
more frequently..
Would love to listen terror of hunsoor
Thank you for the comment!
Thanks for the new story.
Well done again my friend. This was a wonderful story. These kinds of wild adventure stories are some of the best ever told. Appreciate your efforts.
I agree and thank you for commenting Mr. Wilson!
Thank you for the great video Guruji
You're so welcome, and thank you for the comment!
great storytelling if i close my eyes i can almost see it all unfolding before my eyes glad i found your channel
You're welcone and thank you for your interest in these books and stories!
Thank you for another beautifully read story and for bringing another rare book to our attention. Always look forward to your latest upload ,thanks for your hard work👍
Love seeing your name in the comments and thanks as always for listening!
Always good to see an upload from this channel pop up in my recommendations.
Thank you Mr. Manaugh!
THANK you again for a wonderful story.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the comment!
Marvellously narrated. Thank you!
Thanka for listening!
Very interesting story. Good to see another lesser known author’s work. The tense Dramatization and graphic details certainly add to the suspense of these tales. Love the narrative intonations. Keep up the good work.
That's well said and thank you for your comment Mr. Nair!
Thank you for the reading 👵🏻❣️
Nicely done again Mr. Singh. This author has penned a suspenseful tale. A little sensationalized but that’s understandable considering this was written before motion pictures and reading was one of the few forms of entertainment available to people.
Thank you and that's well said!
Hello friend glad you are back. Once again you have done an excellent job with this story ! Keep them coming as I am now addicted to maneater hunting. Thanks
Good to see your name again in the comments. Cheers!
Amazing read. Great choice of story sir.
Thank you again Mr, Trivedi!
I'm just 15km away from melghat and visited a lot of times. Never knew it had this thriller story wind up inside
Thank you. Have been waiting!!!
Its remarkable that the author laments the change brought about by humans to the wild places in this story. It says on here that this was written in 1905! cannot even imagine the level of change (not necessarily of the good kind) that has probably happened just in the last few decades.
You hit the nail on the head my friend. Thanks for the comment!
Once again thank you for your channel and what you do!
Thanks again for the comment, Ed!
Thank you so much for bringing us this content..... truly apreciate it !
Greetings from Puerto Rico
Great to hear from beautiful Puerto Rico. Thank you for the comment, Alex!
This story had some gothic horror like qualities. The author clearly is trying to insert the element of the macabre here. Good entertainment though and your reading captures the tension and the spirit of the story well.
Very true!
Long time no see. Best channel of jungle books. Keep them coming!
Thank you for the lovely comment!
Apratim, this is another fantastic recording! One suggestion - when u add in sound effects like people screaming, afd a simple ramp in and ramp out function to the sound track so it fades in and out and not abruptly. Will add to the magical touch! 😀
Thanks Harshat! You're right. It does fade out abruptly and I do not like it myself. I will google how to add the ramp function to my track, and hopefully it works out next time. Thank you for the feedback. Cheers!
I reckon the similarity in sound of ‘Belkera’ to ‘Bagheera’ is coincidental but I like it 💖 🐆 .. and 3 cheers for Master Singh!! 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you for the comment!
The good old days 😂
Thank you
Again thank you as usual first class reading you do Bmy day
Sorry Brighten up my day
Thank you for saying that Justin. Have a great week ahead!
its been a while since your last narration, been waiting eagerly...
Thank you for listening to these stories!
Leido y escuchado
Please bring a vlog on the Thak man eater by Sir CORBETT
Not a vlog unfortunately, but I will read the story sometime soon. Thanks!
@@selvalore yeah .. that's what I mean to say Please bring all the stories of Sir CORBETT. The way you read is just superb...
GREAT JOB SON. I HAD RECENTLY UNDERWENT SURGERY ON MY EYE. RECOVERED NOW. TODAY ONLY I SAW THIS. PLEASE DO KENNETH ANDERSON TALES. TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO ARE ARDENT FAN OF JIM AND KENNETH. HOPE OUR WISH WILL BE FULL FILLED. GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH AND WEALTH. THANKS.
Thank you for your wonderful comment! Glad to learn your surgery went well and that you have recovered. I will keep bringing more of these stories for as long as I can.
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khub valo hoyeche didi. Narayan Sanyal er emon ojana lekha tule dhorar jonne.
Sotti lekhoker osadharon protibhar sothik mullyaon hoyto amra pari ni dite.
Emni sob notun golpo anun. Bohul procharityo golpo abar pore bhir r jonjal na bariye.
Ro dhonnobad back ground noise na deoar jonne. Shudhui pora, sundor, sabolil.
Dekhechi bideshi channel gulite pora mane sudhui pora hoy. Kono back ground music use kore na ora.
ote porar chondo, shonar chondo , anondo sob kemon hariye jay. Kaner vetor shobder traffic.
Amra tyo shobdoer duniyate eto ovyosto hoyechi j guchcher chenchamechi na jurle moner shanti hoy na.
Proper sound mixing ekta bishal art, prochur practice er dorkar hoy. Nahole shobdo kolpo drum.😂
Apni byatikrom thakun didi.
Apnar pora r amader shona pure, anondomoy, shantimoy thakuk.
Jara awajer bhokto tader jonne onno shob channel to achei.
Onek dhonnobad. Subscribe tyo korechei. Golper gari gorgoriye eguk.🙏🙏🙏
Upload atleast twice a week please
That's too much work Danish. I've already recorded the next one. Should be out soon.
Sir please aap ki story Hindi mein sunaeye na
Yelling band of demons😅😅
India mein bahut log aapki story sunna chahte Hain but Hindi na hone Karan aur suni sakte please aap story Hindi continue laye
Sanu Singh ji, these books are written in English. There has to be good hindi translation available first for me to that.
Hope you understand. Thank you.
You come to video with an English title and complain the narration is not in Hindi?
Why do you affect a fake American accent when the author in question was evidently British? There is a cognitive mismatch for the listener. Reverting to your school-taught accent would be most natural and authentic.
Appreciate the comment!
Two things right off the bat. First, accents are not completely entrenched from your childhood. I'm not a socio-linguist to speak about this with any expertise, but mine has been very malleable as a reflection of the places I grew up in. So what come out isn't fake as much as it is a naturally acquired accent that is pretty much default for me now. Secondly, I'm not sure what you mean by cognitive mismatch, but if accent accuracy is what you're looking for then I admit, these are a tad bit off.
Thousands of people listen to these and speak favorably of them. If my diction is clear enough, the accent shouldn't bother you. And if it does, just skip it with a click of a button.
@@selvalore The cognitive dissonance is that it is clear to the listener that an obvious Indian person is trying all too hard to put on an exaggerated American accent. It sounds rather weird to someone like me who has lived in the US for more than 30 years, and who is highly familiar with the natural American accent from actual Americans. Anyway, took your tip and therefore moved on.
@@Montecristo1805 so you moved on from cognitive mismatch to cognitive dissonance?
I'm sorry to break it to you but you used both of those phrases incorrectly.
Anyway, good for you. Yes, I'm trying hard to convert these culturally and historically relevant books into audio. While you're only trying hard at complaining.
@@selvalore Don't lecture me about psychological concepts, as I have a PhD whereas you are a struggling RUclipsr. I meant my initial comment as constructive criticism. A bit of humility will serve you well, else you'll remain at your pitiful subscriber level, notwithstanding thousands who praise your overtly fake and risible accent.
@@selvalore Besides, it took you two days to parse and research the difference between mismatch vs dissonance (there is none), which evinces your IQ and comprehension level. Stick to rehashing these original works written by dead authors, where your own contribution is inflicting the faux accent on educated and cultured ears.
One request, plz upload frequently.