The Kenneth Anderson Omnibus Vol I (Volume 1)

Just great reading very similar to Jim Corbett's stories. I have tremendous respect for both men in that first and foremost they were animal conservationists. I read a review to the contrary right here on Amazon. It is absolutely without a shred of merit! Mr Anderson thought so much of Tigers in fact, that he once allowed a Tigress to charge to a very close distance. He had her in the sights and hoped she'd stop. Fortunately she did and he went on to carefully backtrack as she growled further warnings. He was in pursuit of a male man-eater at the time. He spared her as he would all he knew innocent of stalking humans. He'd picked up the pug marks of the aforementioned Tigress and tracked to eyeshot of a suspected den. There he witnessed two lovely cubs playing and thus he allowed the mother to charge without firing. Having seen firsthand the horror and unimaginable gore of human victims, as he had. Repeatedly taking up positions near devoured corpses in hopes of the man-eater returning. What could say more of his nerve or devotion to animals?Please, let that stand as testament to the courageous and highly moral man he most certainly was. The times prevent there ever being more men like Anderson and Corbett. Together they saved too many people to fathom. At the same time they're revered and honored in India with animal conservation efforts in their name and memory. I bought all three Vols of Anderson's and I'm delighted I did. There's more comments about the third being all rehashed. Some stories overlap or make points and could stand independently. I enjoy all three and can't imagine who wouldn't that had an interest in this unique genre.

The nature and life of rural Indians amongst dangerous predators depicted meticulously and elegantly, Kenneth Anderson and his son's adventure filled hunting trips are almost unbelievable for faint hearted like myself. I would love to spend a starry night on a machaan in the middle of a forest (not alone!) but will never happen in this lifetime as I gather, so I like reading these in the comfort of my couch, preferably alone and in darkness.

Incredibly entertaining and informative. Deals with things I knew nothing about. A different time, a different place, a different world. Engrossing stories, well written. Reads almost like a series of novelettes.

This reminded me of tales of required hunting in order to solve problem situations when animals go bad. Can imagine my granddad recounting the likes of these stories, Very Real without the unneeded embellishments of the modern day.

Kenneth Anderson and Jim Corbett are the best authors among the hunters in India. Anderson does a superb job of writing about his adventures. I recommend all his books. I have read them several times.

Very Corbett like reading. I enjoyed it a lot

I started first with Jim Corbett's books. Anderson's descriptions of the jungle is of the same class though his observation and interpretation of jungle signs is somewhat wanting. However he packs a lot of other information about the jungle whereas Corbett keeps to hunt. The book is packed with information on flora, fauna and people of the south indian jungle. It is a must read for anyone interested in south indian jungle. Highly recommended.

Great find. In the style of Corbett or Capstick. Clean unsentimental writing. Really enjoyed this one and will look forward to reading his other works.

Loved this book and would recommend it to Kenneth Anderson or Jim Corbett fans.One thing I did note: The front of the book refers to the events as fictional, which is incorrect. I liaised with the publishers and after investigating they did confirm that it was an error, and would be changed for future prints.

a very good and entertaining read for any one interested in indian jungle lore

Cameo of life in the jungles of South India in the early 20 th century, written with compassion and understanding.

This is a classic. Its for readers of all ages and moreover its a true hunters Oddessy . Mr anderson is to south india what jim corbett is to north india especially kumaon. The true stories are more exciting then fiction. When we read Jim Corbett and kenneth anderson we should remember it is about the " Thrill of the hunt and the Pride of the kill"

Kenneth Anderson may not be as knowc to the world as Jim Corbett was but man his writings! His literary style is gripping and intense and he is as much a writer as he was a hunter. Just the way he describes moods is beautiful. You’ll feel yourself transported far from humanity and perched on top of a tree waiting for a tiger!This Trilogy was a jackpot for jungle lore lovers like me.