Ep. 30 - Introducing Jim Corbett's Jungle Stories

There are so many incredible stories woven into Rigby’s history and revival, and the ones about Jim Corbett are among the most evocative.In this special episode of the Rigby Campfire Podcast, Rigby's managing director Marc Newton shares the journey that brought two of the Rigby Museum's greatest treasures together: Jim Corbett's famous .275 Rigby rifle and the only known remaining copy from the original Jungle Stories print run.Marc recounts how the rifle was acquired by Rigby in 2016, before revealing the remarkable chain of events that led to the discovery of the Jungle Stories manuscript at The Game Fair. What followed was a remarkable act of generosity that ensured this rare piece of history would find its rightful home alongside the rifle, where it remains on display today.This episode sets the scene for our Jungle Stories podcast series. Over the coming weeks, Marc and Rigby’s Director of Operations Monty will read Jungle Stories chapter by chapter, bringing Corbett's original words to life and sharing a manuscript that very few people have ever had the opportunity to see, let alone read.Join us around the campfire as we begin the story behind the Corbett rifle, his manuscript and one of the most remarkable legacies in hunting and conservation literature.