S. Eardley-Wilmot (1852-1929) was a British civil servant forestry officer and conservationist who worked primarily in India and Burma (now Myanmar) and served as Inspector-General of Forests. He joined the Indian Forest Service in 1873 and was appointed to the old North-West Provinces and Oudh region of colonial India. In recognition of his conservation-led method and unorthodox approach to forestry in India and Burma Eardley-Wilmot became a Knight Commander of Order of the Indian Empire in 1911.
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In The Life of a Tiger S. Eardley-Wilmot invites readers into the enchanting world of the jungles of north India where the majestic tiger prowls as both predator and as an emblem of untamed beauty. This richly woven tale captures the essence of the tiger’s life from its hunting practices to the challenges it faces in a rapidly changing environment. The tiger encounters both natural predators—other tribes of the jungle such as the elephants and the wild dogs—and the encroachment of humans turning him resilient and instinctive. Suitable for young readers and adults alike this captivating story not only entertains but also educates encouraging all to reflect on the fragile relationship between nature and humanity.
A forestry officer and conservationist Eardley-Wilmot had spent much of his adult life studying the awe-inspiring beauty of the Indian jungles and wildlife. With vivid imagery and evocative prose The Life of a Tiger is an unforgettable journey in discovering the wild spirit of this king of the jungle.
