02233cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500430014826400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801160040852012770052453400450180165300250184685600430187199900170191455255UtSlPG20260610134255.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aWilson, David Alec,d1864-193310aAnecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-08-03  aProduced by David Wilson (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts" by David Alec Wilson is a collection of intriguing stories likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the encounters and experiences involving big cats, particularly tigers and leopards, as well as other wildlife in the context of their interactions with humans. Wilson's narrative combines elements of adventure and nature writing, revealing both the dangers posed by these beasts and the nature of humanity in response to the wild.  The beginning of the book sets a compelling tone, initiating with a chilling account of three men who venture into the Assam forests to fight against a hungry tiger that has been terrorizing caretakers of a public rest-house. As they await the tiger's arrival with fixed bayonets, their overconfidence leads to unexpected peril when one man is suddenly seized by the beast. This fast-paced narrative draws readers into a world of suspense, showcasing themes of bravery, the ferocity of nature, and the thin line between human and animal instincts. The mix of fear and the thrill of adventure captivates the audience, encouraging them to ponder the often precarious relationship between mankind and the untamed wilderness around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAnimals -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55255  c96087d96087