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Although I loved his works in my childhood + took it for gospel as I did Corbett.As I have grown older although I still enjoy the tales,I don't believe Anderson in his exploits in their entirety;I DO believe Jim Corbett. Discussion? | ||
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First off, great topic! Corbett's exploits are truly beyond belief. With the exception of W.D.M. Bell, no one has ever claimed to have accomplished anywhere near as many amazing hunting feats. What really make Corbett so impressive is that his claims are verifiable. Anderson on the other hand is widely believed to have done none of what he claimed. In other words, his books are seen by many as pure fiction. Others claim that there are official records of him having killed 7 of 8 maneaters. We have at least one or two members who were born in India who seem to know the low-down on Anderson and his background. Hopefully they will weigh-in. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Do you believe Elmer Keith? Yackman | |||
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Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Jim Are you trying to draw us off topic? If so, you picked one of the two authors who are guaranteed to destroy a thread as some people worship him. Back to the topic: Jim what do you think of Anderson and his claims? Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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I think Anderson may have spent too much time smoking his pipe. The phrase"pipe dream" comes to mind. Yackman | |||
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Thank you Mr. Brown,(r/e Mr. Yackley's comment on the venerable Mr. Keith).However since I started this post I assume that I have a right of comment.Do I believe Elmer Keith? Yes. For a variety of reasons,starting with the sequence of events concerning that "long range shot W/ a 4"M-29".I admit that I did not believe it when I heard it. Although I did not know Elmer personally ,I did know Bill Jordan. He verified Elmer's claim + that was good enough for me as Bill was an honest man + in those days you could believe what a man of substance said.Also I tried it.(Elmer's feat).By setting the rear sight upon the last point of impact...etc.etc. It works. I must confess that the stopping power of a 4" .44 Mag @ 850 meters would be minimal at best;however in Elmer's case the beast was already wounded + he only ended the chase. But PLEASE,let us get back onto the subject of Mr. Anderson. We can always start a discussion on Elmer Keith.....good point that! | |||
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yackley, I knew Elmer Keith. I saw him replicate a lot of the shots he mentioned in his books. I also had the pleasure of meeting Bill Jordan at Mr Keith's home on two separate occasions as well as at a Prairie Dog shoot in Zortman, MT, nearly twenty years ago. They were a pair to ride the river with. Rich | |||
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Well..in one of Mr. Anderson's stories, a tiger killed a buffalo and then carried it on his back so as to not leave a drag mark. Pretty smart tiger I guess. Also must have done a great job of balancing the buffalo on his back!  | |||
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I don't doubt there is some BS to that story(bull carried on the back), but what about all the stories(by Taylor, Corbett) of cats carrying cows over fences? Some fences are said to have been 3+M. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Jason,believe it.I might add ,just my own personal opinion,that I do believe 100% everything that John Taylor says concerning calibres,ballistics,etc. With Jim Corbett I believe everything he says concerning hunting. | |||
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