The Tiger
A True Story of Vengeance and Survival
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John Vaillant
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John Vaillant
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It’s December 1997, and a man-eating 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 re-creates 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 19th and early 20th 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 super-predator 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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What the critics say
2011, The Orion Book Award, Short-listed
“This book must be read by everybody who is interested in the conservation of wildlife. It takes you to the Russian wilderness to meet face-to-face with the Siberian tiger.” (Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human)
“This book is magnificent, surely the best chronicle ever published of the wild Amur tigers in Russia’s Far East. In it are chilling accounts of human encounters with tigers—but these encounters, however fearsome, convincingly demonstrate the role that these enormous cats continue to play in the natural world. Equally compelling are the people of Primorye, those who of necessity must hunt the tigers, and those who would preserve them. To call this book a page-turner is an understatement. It’s riveting.” (Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs, The Hidden Life of Deer, The Old Way, and Tribe of Tiger)
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- DjRags
- 2022-01-14
Put it on your shelf
Incredible piece of writing. If you are interested in tales of humanity, geopolitics, nature preservation or human history this will appeal to you. Living on the other side of the Pacific is this small enclave of which I knew nothing about yet I came to throw myself into each time I turned this audiobook on. I finished it in a manner of weeks on my drive, 30 minutes at a time. Highly recommended but be warned that you will not be able to turn it off. Many times I sat in my driveway waiting for the right moment to turn off the ignition. Visceral storytelling at its best.
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- Roberta W
- 2024-04-14
Tigers
I didn’t know much about tigers prior to this, so it was all a learning experience for me. While there is some information on tigers globally, and efforts to stop their demise, at the end, this book was focused on a specific breed in a particular area in Russia, and a certain cluster of encounters. And oh, what a tale those encounters told. Jaw dropping, amazing and absolutely terrifying. Hang on, it’s quite a ride.
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- Chris Finlayson
- 2021-04-15
Simply Brilliant
This book was my introduction to audio books the one that showed me how amazing a great story and production could be.
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- Cindy
- 2019-11-28
A Unique Gift
This book was unexpectedly recommended to me by a friend. John Vaillant does an exceptional job of weaving this gripping story with facts about Russian life in the wilderness, tigers, and human beings. Is the type of audio book which makes you want to write down notes as you listen to it, as you learn so many interesting facts. Well worth the listen!John Vaillant does an excellent job of narrating this wonderful book.
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- marc Corsi
- 2022-12-08
Must read!!(listen)
The narration was spot on, it suited the book.
Great outlook on the plight of the Russian people due to governing bodies. Their relationship with Mother Nature through the interaction with an apex predator.
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- Zenarcher
- 2018-12-10
Read the book first and enjoyed the audiobook
This is an incredible story. A lot of back story and context. I read it first and then listened to the audiobook. The is a doc on YouTube featuring the people in the book. This really brings it all home. I recommend this to anyone who wants to better understand the challenges man and tiger must endure both trying to survive whether the other must live.
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- Luc
- 2019-10-30
Will take your breath away !!!
This books is so fucking good! I couldn’t stop and now that I’m done I want more
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- dylan
- 2023-06-26
Great listen
Worth it, but a lot of backstory and details that seemingly didn’t really move the story ahead at all.
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- Jorawar
- 2022-09-08
Who knew?
What a great insight on this beautiful animal, thank you for taking on this thrilling ride.
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- Daniel Rodriguez
- 2023-01-20
Captivating
This book tells an amazing story while informing readers of the current AMUR Tiger crisis. Such majestic animals in jeopardy of extinction. Well done!
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