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The last book written by the late big-game hunter Jim Corbett tells of his final days living in the Kenyan game reserves. Although containing vivid descriptions of the area's wildlife, Corbett concentrates on the visit of Princess Elizabeth to Tree Tops, where she learned of George VI's death.
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TREE TOPS. By Jim Corbett.
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1991). (1955) 1991 Indian reprint. 8vo paperback (140 x 214mm). Ppxiv,30. B/w illustrations by Raymond Sheppard. Indian reprint - a slight dusty & shelf-worn new copy. 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. . Seller Inventory # 52553
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TREE TOPS. By Jim Corbett.
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Paperback, 1991). (1955) 1999 8th Indian impression. 8vo paperback (140 x 214mm). Ppxiv,30. B/w illustrations by Raymond Sheppard. Lamination lifting slightly but a good copy. 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. . Seller Inventory # 63181
Quantity: 1 available