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The Tiger: A True Story Of Vengeance And Survival
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It?S December 1997, And A Maneating Tiger Is On The Prowl Outside A Remote Village In Russia?S Far East. The Tiger Isn?T Just Killing People, It?S Annihilating Them, And A Team Of Men And Their Dogs Must Hunt It On Foot Through The Forest In The Brutal Cold. As The Trackers Sift Through The Gruesome Remains Of The Victims, They Discover That These Attacks Aren?T Random: The Tiger Is Apparently Engaged In A Vendetta. Injured, Starving, And Extremely Dangerous, The Tiger Must Be Found Before It Strikes Again.As He Recreates These Extraordinary Events, John Vaillant Gives Us An Unforgettable Portrait Of This Spectacularly Beautiful And Mysterious Region. We Meet The Native Tribes Who For Centuries Have Worshipped And Lived Alongside Tigers, Even Sharing Their Kills With Them. We Witness The Arrival Of Russian Settlers In The Nineteenth And Early Twentieth Centuries, Soldiers And Hunters Who Greatly Diminished The Tiger Populations. And We Come To Know Their Descendants, Who, Crushed By Poverty, Have Turned To Poaching And Further Upset The Natural Balance Of The Region.This Ancient, Tenuous Relationship Between Man And Predator Is At The Very Heart Of This Remarkable Book. Throughout We Encounter Surprising Theories Of How Humans And Tigers May Have Evolved To Coexist, How We May Have Developed As Scavengers Rather Than Hunters, And How Early Homo Sapiens May Have Fit Seamlessly Into The Tiger?S Ecosystem. Above All, We Come To Understand The Endangered Siberian Tiger, A Highly Intelligent Superpredator That Can Grow To Ten Feet Long, Weigh More Than Six Hundred Pounds, And Range Daily Over Vast Territories Of Forest And Mountain.Beautifully Written And Deeply Informative, The Tiger Circles Around Three Main Characters: Vladimir Markov, A Poacher Killed By The Tiger; Yuri Trush, The Lead Tracker; And The Tiger Himself. It Is An Absolutely Gripping Tale Of Man And Nature That Leads Inexorably To A Final Showdown In A Clearing Deep In The Taiga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the complex relationship between humans and tigers, exploring how these majestic animals coexist with native tribes and the impact of poaching and habitat destruction.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what are his qualifications? A: The author is John Vaillant, a noted writer and journalist known for his works on nature, culture, and history, particularly in relation to Russia.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 24, 2010.
- Q: Is 'The Tiger' a fictional story? A: No, 'The Tiger' is a non-fiction narrative that recounts real events involving a man-eating tiger in Russia's Far East.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Tiger' have? A: The book contains 329 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a beautifully written and deeply informative narrative that combines gripping storytelling with factual insights into the lives of tigers and the human communities around them.
- Q: Does the book include scientific research or theories? A: Yes, the book discusses surprising theories regarding the evolution of humans and tigers, including coexistence and ecological balance.
- Q: What are the key characters in 'The Tiger'? A: The key characters in the book include Vladimir Markov, a poacher killed by the tiger; Yuri Trush, the lead tracker; and the tiger itself.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book is informative, it contains themes of violence and survival that may not be suitable for younger readers. It is best suited for older teens and adults interested in wildlife and nature.