Talla Desh Man Eater by Jim Corbett (Re-recorded w/ Epilogue) | Adventure Audiobook | Audiostory

The story of the Talla Desh Man-Eater is an extraordinary tale of grit and tenacity, featuring some of the finest prose by Jim Corbett. Mr. Corbett paints a delightful picture of the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of the Kumaon region, his home for most of his life, along with weaving a nail-biting narrative of his hunt for the devilishly elusive tiger.
True to his style, Mr. Corbett astutely manages to keep the tone of the story modest, showing respect for both the animals involved and the simple but hardy villagers, whom he loved and lived with.
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[@selvalore]

Re-recording this story, one of the finest by Mr. Corbett, was high on my to-do list for some time and I finally got around to it. The audio issues that plagued the earlier recording, much to my chagrin, have been fixed and I hope this new version will do some justice to this incredible tale. I aimed to have it uploaded by the 25th of July, 2022 (Mr. Corbett's 147th birth anniversary), but I missed the mark by a couple of days. Thank you all for the support and interest that you have shown in these audiobooks and audio stories.

[@nimrod9671]

You seem to be the kind of person that strives for perfection much like Jim Corbett. I truly appreciate you bringing these fantastic stories into my life and shedding light on such a real life hero for the ages. Thank you for your hard work and hope more are to come .

[@joemadanna]

So enjoyable. Thank you for breathing new life into the incredible story of one of the bravest human beings in natural history. The incredible Jim Corbett. This man truly was the personification of courage.

[@johnwarnock6897]

These are the best stories ever told. Ready for more!!!

[@edwinmodu3178]

Excellent veritable treasures 💫Thank-you

[@austinmacharia4556]

@@edwinmodu3178 good to see am not the only kenyan listening to this incredible stories

[@gatorduran3288]

Jim Corbett’s descriptions are unreal and so precise. The reader or listener feels like they are transported there! You feel like you’re right there!

[@gatorduran3288]

Corbett’s determination is incredible! Even when he was sick he never gave up and continued to hunt the maneaters!

[@selvalore]

I appreciate all your comments. Can't reply to each and every one of them but thank you for listening and commenting.

[@mdove9093]

I will join the others and say thank you for this reading. It was such a joy to listen to this. Corbett’s exploits are legendary and these audiobooks will continue to inspire and entertain thousands for years to come.

[@selvalore]

Indeed, thank you for the comment!

[@anilnair6766]

Wonderfully executed again. These Corbett and Anderson stories have helped me navigate some tough times recently. Thank you so much Mr. Singh.

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the comment, Mr. Nair!

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Another riveting Jim Corbett tale...You are greatly appreciated Mr. Singh...thank you...

[@selvalore]

My pleasure! Thank you for commenting.

[@josefanton8375]

Thank you Mr. Singh. You're doing amazing work by re-introducing these classic gems to a wider, younger audience in the audio format

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the comment!

[@molatedichiloane3720]

I couldn't agree more . I love these. !!!

[@gatorduran3288]

I’m fascinated with these Kenneth Anderson and Jim Corbett stories!

[@Rahman-w8s]

Also , read , SHIKAR , by KHAN SAHEB JAMSHED BUTT'S BOOK , SHIKAR , .... He cleared , CENTRAL INDIA 🇮🇳 WHICH WAS INFESTED WITH , MAN EATERS OF UP TO 500 MAN EATING TIGERS & LEAPORDS & BEARS......

[@cgarrand78]

Excellent job,I have always loved the African safari writers,Bell,Capstick,Ruark,Hemingway and so on.After finding your channel a few months ago I have been introduced to great authors and hunts I had not known of.Your narrations are perfect and really make you feel like you are there.Thank you for your time and effort in putting these together for us to enjoy.

[@selvalore]

Those are some great names you mentioned. I would have read some of their works as well but they are probably still under protection. Thank you for the comment!

[@gatorduran3288]

It’s unreal that Corbett kept tracking the tigress when he thought he might pass out!

[@pepejuan2924]

I can’t imagine listening to any other narration of Jim Corbett’s books , great work thanks for posting 👍🙏

[@selvalore]

Thanks for listening!

[@IamPapaShaw]

I’ve read these books several times. Thanks for offering them in audio.

[@selvalore]

My pleasure, thanks for the comment Matt!

[@shreekumarc.m.s699]

SUPERB NARRATION. GREAT JOB SON. THANKS TO THE RE-RECORDING. BLEMISH LESS AUDIO. THE EFFORT OF YOURS MUST BE APPRECIATED BY ALL JIM LOVERS ALL OVER THE WORLD. A FIT FULL TRIBUTE TO GREAT JIM CORBETT . GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH AND WEALTH. SON PLEASE DO THAK MANEATER. HOPE TO HEAR YOUR TALES OF KENNETH ANDERSON ALSO.

[@selvalore]

Thank you, as always, for listening and commenting.

[@notcalypso5336]

Somehow your voice really brings me into the story, it’s perfect for these Jim Corbett books. Really amazing work you’re doing!

[@selvalore]

Thank you for listening and for the comment!

[@srenpedersen5862]

It like sitting around a Campfire late at nigte In the Indian jungle. Hearing the story from one of Jim's men himself.

[@alanrabinowitz7111]

Fantastic effort by you. Indeed, this was a herculean effort by Jim Corbett. Tracking an ambush predator in the night in very rough wilderness is just bonkers.

[@selvalore]

Very true. Thank you Mr. Rabinowitz!

[@Livehard2155]

Much thanks for this re-recording of this Corbett Classic. God bless!

[@selvalore]

Thank you for commenting!

[@daleanderson1727]

Good of you to share.

[@davek3208]

Definately my favourite narrator

[@selvalore]

Thank you Dave!

[@St.Johns_SchoolBijnor]

Simply awsome......because your voice and the nuances do justice to the great stories 👍👍

[@selvalore]

Thank you for commenting!

[@edsmart5801]

Fantastic! Thank you sir! Truly appreciate all you do to keep alive these great stories!

[@selvalore]

Thank you for commenting again, Ed. Hope all's well on your end.

[@gatorduran3288]

It’s amazing that Jim Corbett was able to see the ritual lights!

[@raumshen9298]

A big, Big, BIg, BIG thank you, God bless you 🙏

[@selvalore]

My pleasure and thank you for commenting!

[@SasiKumar-bw2ph]

I used to read these again and again but I switched to listening it here any spare moment I get and go to bed listening can’t describe the feeling thank you so much for recording these epics in so passionately- perfection

[@selvalore]

Great to hear this! Thank for for being an avid listener of these recordings.

[@rosaoddin4338]

I enjoyed your narration of this exciting story heartily! Outstanding work you performed and an honor to Mr. Jim Corbett. Is it possible you may have traversed the route recommended at the end? These are timeless and true tales, you do a great work to breathe new life into them. Humble thanks and respect to you, Sir.

[@selvalore]

Thank you for your comment. No, I have not had a chance to do that and i'm not sure if I'm up to it, to be perfectly honest. That is not a hike for the casual hiker. If you are interested to see the Talla Des area, please search for a channel by the name of UK Rover. He's a local, and has tried to show the sorroundings where this hunt took place.

[@rosaoddin4338]

@@selvalore thank you! I appreciate your response very much. I will definitely look for that channel!

[@alexoest]

@@selvalore I had a look at a couple of UK Rover's videos. It is really interesting to see the real surroundings of the stories.

[@suyambaidya6569]

Thank you so much Mr. Singh.. this is a gem!

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the comment, Suyam!

[@amardeepalhan4038]

Thanks.... It's my habit to listen your stories in my car on way to office. Gonna do it again, downloaded already... 🙏

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the support and for commenting!

[@gatorduran3288]

It’s amazing that the wounded tigress survived! She was so cunning!

[@gatorduran3288]

It’s amazing how Corbett finally got the Talla Des maneater!

[@Sandbarfight]

Great, thank you again my friend. Best book reading in the world 🙏

[@selvalore]

Thank you Charlie!

[@jajatisinha3579]

Wonderful reading..thanks a ton

[@selvalore]

Thank you for commenting!

[@seamusschafer1990]

Love these well narrated stories. They help me tune out and relax. Keep up the good work!

[@selvalore]

Thanks for listening!

[@larryreese6146]

These are great stories wonderfully told. Thank you.

[@selvalore]

Cheers, thank you for commenting Larry!

[@melmo5218]

Thanks

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the support!

[@gerthie]

Brilliant

[@sumanchakraborty1345]

Excellent Story Telling! It is as if we are at the site witnessing the events

[@hockeytownluv2012]

So glad you redid this story Guruji

[@selvalore]

Always great to see your comment!

[@rd7068]

1:50:56-1:53:08 best part of talla-desh story . I have been searching for this story since reading it for the first time in early 90s during Sainik school Imphal days , been 20+ years , finally found it. Total pimple popping satisfaction, if you know what I mean 😊

[@selvalore]

Amazing! SO glad you found this recording and thank you for listening!

[@joeblackman100]

The skin of this tiger still exists here in England and I have seen it on several occasions

[@gatorduran3288]

Wow! Jim Corbett used elephants!

[@josephvankirk6509]

My thoughts on her playing dead are most likely that someone had taken a shot at it before it's line of thought was probably that the hunter was fixing to come down very hurriedly to its kill and that's when it wanted to strike. Yes tigers and bears can be that smart.

[@gatorduran3288]

It’s amazing that the tiger Corbett found on the elephant didn’t attack him!

[@AtomicMiz18]

I don't know if you take requests, but the book Jungle Lore has many awesome Corbett stories in it.

[@selvalore]

Nick, I will get to Jungle Lore in due course.

[@MsEssmess]

A wonderful listen thank you. The illustration too is fantastic. Did Corbett do this or another artist?

[@selvalore]

Cheers for the comment :) The first illustration is by Raymond Sheppard, who did all of the other illustrations in all of Mr. Corbett's books as well. The second illustration towards the latter half of the story is something I put together.

[@AshfaqAhmedShikder1]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️

[@justinhughes9702]

Hi my friend thank you nice work as usual glad to hear you once again thank you 👍👍

[@selvalore]

Thank you Justin!

[@lindaarrington9397]

Awwww oh yeah this is very good

[@gatorduran3288]

Corbett did photograph tigers! I don’t know about Kenneth Anderson!

[@navalmanoj9]

The trekking path which is described in the epilogue ..is it open?Any such arrangements being made by the authorities?

[@selvalore]

I wouldn't know but as far as I understand this would be a tough, back country trek with very little paved trails or proper roads even today. Atleast we have maps and navigation now but I always wonder how Corbett and others like him in those days traversed such locations on foot and managed to not get lost in the wilderness. Just incredible to think about. Check out a channel by the name of UK Rover if you're interested in the areas mentioned in the story.

[@AshfaqAhmedShikder1]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️ 💕 💖

[@selvalore]

Thank you for listening, Ashfaq!

[@gatorduran3288]

It’s incredible that Indians were so hospitable to a strange white man!

[@aliciaarden2019]

1:05:54 These people all have the same surname: Singh. Is the narrator of Corbett stories A. V. Singh from Corbett's part of India?

[@selvalore]

Indeed, Iam :)

[@Versatilad]

Thanks buddy it's been quite sometime since the 🐻 attack of mysur

[@selvalore]

Thanks Mr. Saiyed. Glad to hear you enjoyed the last reading.

[@gatorduran3288]

Wow Jim Corbett’s ear was destroyed! I wonder if this affected his hearing!

[@Jordan_Clark]

I wonder what the lights were?

[@Indian_cricket_board]

This stories available in hindi??

[@jamess3241]

Why did you rerecord this one?

[@selvalore]

The last one had quality issues

[@ajitpaudel3593]

Bro make video on thak man eater jim corbbet by the way love your video and appericiate your effort😍😍🥳

[@selvalore]

I will get to it soon. Thank you Ajit!

[@NeerajKumar-po6gh]

हिन्दी में भी होनी चाहिए

[@hamzashah5873]

Is there any story in queue?waiting for that.

[@selvalore]

Hamza, I have two different stories in the works but unfortunately, I caught a cold recently and I'm waiting for my voice to come back so I can resume work on them.

[@hamzashah5873]

@@selvalore Get well soon Mr. viraj

[@mauriceclark4870]

Very brave man when yu see. These tigers and leopards. They are in steel. Cage. Imagine what its. Like facing them with no cage. !!; Help

[@jamsbasketball9676]

Are you going to read Jungle Lore and Thak Maneater?

[@selvalore]

I plan to read Thak sometime this fall. Jungle Lore may have to wait a little. Thank you for your interest.

[@markgray6982]

The Great ivory Hunter Karamojo Bell used a .275 as his main Elephant Gun,,,,,,,,thats insane. But he lived to tell about it. He said shot placement was Key,,,,,,. Bill Judd who used a Big bore double barrel rifle put 4 rounds into a Elephant,,,,,,it got him still and killed Bill. Bill Judd was a Famous White Hunter in Africa in early 1900's

[@selvalore]

Thats incredible! The guy who used the bare minimum of a rifle for an elephant lived while the guy with the maximum rifle possible, did not. Thanks for sharing!

[@gatorduran3288]

Well it looks like he wounded but not killed the maneater!

[@gatorduran3288]

I’m confused as Jim Corbett is talking about a tiger not a leopard!

[@wilberrojas5205]

Oído y escuchado

[@klaunandez8480]

Bravo!! 👏 Very well done! Thank you for taking your time to upload another one for us. I cannot imagine the time it took record and edit! Worth every wait. I did not have a great upbringing and I would always read these stories by myself without having anyone else to read them to me in my early childhood years. Reading these books was always an escape to a whole different world of adventures! It’s great to know that there’s more people who still read these classics! Amazing! Thank you. ❤️

[@selvalore]

Thanks for sharing your personal experience and story with us. Your courage and honesty is admirable.

[@edwinmodu3178]

Thanks

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the support, Edwin!

[@101mossie]

I listen too these audiobooks every night since I discovered your channel many months ago. They are fascinating, enthralling, compelling, enjoyable and terrifying all at once. Dont know if Mr Corbett was crazy or just reckless at times but he was without doubt one of the bravest men to ever walk this earth, as he rightly pointed out himself at the end of this story, there are very few men who would even think about hunting (on foot) an injured animal that has the killing power of a tiger. You’ve done great job on these books, thank you for your effort 👍🏻.

[@selvalore]

Excellent comment. Thank you! No doubt, Mr. Corbett's exploits are legendary.

[@mechadonia]

The dragon slayer of the 20th century. The life this guy lived is insane…

[@vikramthapar2795]

Crisp and silky smooth audio! This surely is an incredible story and thank you for taking out the time to re-do it. It must have been a marathon!

[@selvalore]

Thank you for commenting, Vikram!

[@ashishgowdagowda2572]

You're doing a marvelous job in bringing these great tales to life. Great work!!

[@selvalore]

Thank you again!

[@jjiacobucci]

The voice is so soothing, I can relax and disappear into a fantasy of accompanying Corbett on his adventures. Thank you for your gift !

[@selvalore]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment.

[@neelsmuller3716]

Thank you very much Sir for these awesome readings, and yes, I still record and give your stories to my brother on his remote farm here in Africa for him to enjoy. He send his gratitude and greetings!!

[@selvalore]

Great to hear from you again, Mr. Muller. Tell your brother I send my regards.

[@neelsmuller3716]

@@selvalore thank you, I sure will

[@hog8035]

Hello Mr Singh, your narration is great. Thanks

[@jimmyh8090]

Thank you again , this shows how far your excellent channel has come on in quality and popularity from your early days . Your channel is second to none and always enjoy your readings. Thanks as always jim

[@selvalore]

I very much appreciate your support from the start. Thank you, Jim!

[@BB-oq4kc]

Yes! Of all the stories, this one is spectacularly excellent, And my favourite. Many come quite close though. Thank you Brother 👍

[@selvalore]

I agree. Thanks for commenting, again!

[@nimrod9671]

I hope you keep going with the other Corbett stories. The Robots on other channels don't do justice to them. Your voice and narrative make me feel like I am there in the jungle. I never get tired of hearing them

[@selvalore]

I sure do plan to continue. Thank you for commenting!

[@mauriceclark4870]

Very brave mr Corbett. Sir.

[@gatorduran3288]

I really love these Jim Corbett stories!

[@tonyevans9311]

Jim Corbett my childhood hero .

[@mikeryan7242]

Excellent reading!

[@selvalore]

Thank you!

[@palomavalverde2345]

Lovely reading of a wonderful adventure story by Jim Corbett. Thank you for this :)

[@selvalore]

Thank you listening!

[@ashleynewton6651]

Marvelous story and narration. I love listening to these magical Corbett tales. There's something otherworldly and perfectly enchanting about them.

[@selvalore]

Happy to hear that. Thank you for taking the time out to comment.

[@motorcop505]

Another great performance! Thank you!

[@anaghism]

कितनी बार सुना है आपकी रेकॉर्डिंग्स को। एकदम साफ आवाज और स्पष्ट उच्चारण। घटनाएं सजीव हो जाती हैं। हर बार वही थ्रिल व वही ताजगी। सारी स्टोरीज कई कई बार सुन चुका और पता नहीं कितनी बार सुनूंगा। ऑॅडियोबुक्स अपलोड करते रहिए। हम साथ बने रहेंगे। बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद्!

[@selvalore]

Thank you so much Mr. Agarwal. i remember your name from the very early days when I started uploading these audiobooks. So happy to still see your name in the comments and for an excellent comment written in pure Hindi.

[@anaghism]

@@selvalore so nice to know you remember my name. keep uploading new stories, we are eagerly waiting. Your efforts and continuity is highly appreciated.

[@nimrod9671]

Hello friend. Have been waiting for another Corbett story. Thanks Again

[@selvalore]

You're very welcome and thank you!

[@Jordan_Clark]

Thank you for your work. I take a lot of pleasure and many hours of relaxing rest while listening to your narration of this great man's deeds. 😊

[@selvalore]

Love it! Thank you for an excellent comment

[@ojas3464]

Thanks for the remake. Enjoyed both versions of Talla☺

[@shaul67]

Thank you brother for your thoroughness.The first recording was a blessing nonetheless and I greatly enjoyed it

[@selvalore]

My pleasure and thank you for the comment!

[@AmitJodh]

1st to start listening, like and comment....👍

[@selvalore]

Good to see your comment again. Thank you for commenting, Amitji!

[@aliciaarden2019]

1:28:54 Just love this guy's confidence. He was as brave as a tiger.

[@wittysatan3821]

This guy's voice was made for these audiobook.

[@selvalore]

Thank you for the comment!

[@alexterminassian]

Thank You very much for this wonderful story, Mr. Corbett is a hero and a near ideal incarnation of many virtues, best regards!

[@selvalore]

Thank you for this thoughtful and amazing comment!

[@mauriceclark4870]

I think is. Rifle was a 450. 400. Rigby. Powerful. Bolt action. I would. Have. Had. 500 nitro express. Very powerful. Gun. !!!!

[@joeadams1225]

I fired a .275 Roberts Varmint rifle a coupla times. Man, you'd have to get a " Lucky Shot" to stop a big critter like a Tigress ! Terminate, I mean .....

[@mauriceclark4870]

I think. Jim spoke with. An. Indian accent. And. Most. English officers were a bit snobby. As most British officers. Are. !!!!(

[@johnwarnock6897]

Where’s our next story…these are awesome!!

[@selvalore]

Three of them are in the works. Just been setback by an ailing respiratory system due to seasonal allergies.

[@matthewjones5450]

i have seen grown men after killing other men and woman weep for their moms after getting shot with non life ending wounds they prey on the weak because they are weak i suspect animals are the same

[@gatorduran3288]

Wow Jim Corbett shot 3 tigers! But the 3rd tiger played dead!

[@gatorduran3288]

Well now it looks like there were 4 tigers unless it’s one of the 3 that he had shot but not killed!

[@gatorduran3288]

The tiger Corbett is talking about has been killing for 8 years!