Publisher's Synopsis
Beast and Man in India is a book written by John Lockwood Kipling, the father of renowned author Rudyard Kipling. The book is a popular sketch of Indian animals and their relationships with the people of India. It provides a comprehensive overview of the various animals found in India, including elephants, tigers, leopards, bears, and snakes, among others. The book explores the cultural, religious, and historical significance of these animals to the people of India, and how they have influenced Indian society and traditions. It also delves into the challenges faced by both animals and humans in coexisting in the same environment, and the efforts made by the Indian government to preserve the country's wildlife. Beast and Man in India is written in a simple, easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian wildlife, culture, and history, and provides a fascinating insight into the complex relationship between animals and humans in India.1904. An elementary study of Indian animals, their treatment and usage, and the popular feelings and sayings current about them. Though this involves much that is commonplace and trivial, it also allows a glimpse into Indian life, thought and character, the threshold of which is still unworn. Contents include writings on: Birds, Monkeys, Asses, Goats and Sheep, Cows and Oxen, Buffaloes and Pigs, Horses and Mules, Elephants, Camels, Dogs, Foxes and Jackals, Cats, Animal Calls, Animal Training, Reptiles, Animals in Indian Art, Beast Fights, and Animals and the Supernatural.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
