Project Gutenberg 2017-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 240 Wilson, David Alec 1864 1933 Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts Produced by David Wilson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Animals -- Anecdotes QL Text Category: Adventure Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 487431 2025-09-22T06:37:14.594091 text/html 463311 2024-10-23T02:27:41 text/html 327081 2025-09-22T06:37:21.852094 application/epub+zip 334816 2025-09-22T06:37:16.145102 application/epub+zip 253067 2025-09-22T06:37:15.284099 application/epub+zip 506903 2025-09-22T06:37:26.471027 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427449 2025-09-22T06:37:21.203096 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350036 2022-08-25T03:50:41.802128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388928 2025-09-22T06:37:13.775141 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 369135 2024-10-23T02:27:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15839 2025-09-22T06:37:26.607028 application/rdf+xml 16618 2025-09-22T06:37:15.406094 image/jpeg 2013 2025-09-22T06:37:15.345090 image/jpeg 308193 2025-09-22T06:37:14.631122 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog