TREE TOPS. By Jim Corbett.
(1955) 1991 1st Indian edition. 8vo paperback (140 x 214mm). Ppxiv,30. B/w illustrations by Raymond Sheppard.
Corbett's last book, written shortly before his death. The story of Princess Elizabeth's visit to Tree Tops in Kenya. "Jim Corbett spent the closing years of his life in Kenya, and in Tree Tops he describes the scenes witnessed by Her Majesty the Queen (on her last day as Princess Elizabeth) and her husband during their visit to the famous hunting lodge. It is a fascinating story which tells in the true Corbett manner of the spontaneous exhibition of wild life in its natural setting provided for the Royal Party by the elephants, baboons and other forest creatures." With an introduction by Lord Hailey and illustrations by Raymond Sheppard.
Corbett's last book, written shortly before his death. The story of Princess Elizabeth's visit to Tree Tops in Kenya. "Jim Corbett spent the closing years of his life in Kenya, and in Tree Tops he describes the scenes witnessed by Her Majesty the Queen (on her last day as Princess Elizabeth) and her husband during their visit to the famous hunting lodge. It is a fascinating story which tells in the true Corbett manner of the spontaneous exhibition of wild life in its natural setting provided for the Royal Party by the elephants, baboons and other forest creatures." With an introduction by Lord Hailey and illustrations by Raymond Sheppard.
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Book Code
52554
| Author | Corbett (Edward James). (Jim Corbett). (1875-1955). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 52554 |
| ISBN | 0195627210 / 0195627210. |
| Book Description | A slight dusty and shelf-worn new copy of the first Indian edition. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 1991 |
| Publisher | O.U.P. |
| Place | Delhi. |