Who is Major Jim Corbett from Man-eaters of Kumaon and what is their importance? Man-eaters_of_Kumaon English & Literature Major Jim Corbett | Man-eaters of Kumaon

The author and main character of Man-Eaters of Kumaon is Colonel (then Major) Edward James Corbett, otherwise known as Jim. Born in Nainital, India, near most of his activities in the book, Corbett is a British citizen though largely lifelong resident of the Kumaon district of the now Indian state of Uttarakhand. Corbett is most well known for his excellent hunting skills particularly with respect to killing dozens of man-eating tigers and leopards in Northern India.