Publisher's Synopsis
Beast and Man in India is a book written by John Lockwood Kipling, which provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the relationship between animals and humans in India. The book is a popular sketch of Indian animals and their interactions with the people of India.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular animal or group of animals. The author provides a detailed description of each animal's physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and its relationship with humans. The animals discussed in the book include tigers, elephants, monkeys, snakes, and many others.The book also explores the cultural and religious significance of animals in India. The author explains how animals are revered in Hinduism and how they are often associated with various gods and goddesses. He also discusses the role of animals in Indian folk tales and mythology.Overall, Beast and Man in India is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the relationship between animals and humans in India. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Indian culture, wildlife, and the natural world.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.
