"The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures" by J. H. (John Henry) Patterson is a true story from the late 1800s about the author's time building a railway in East Africa. The story tells of when Patterson arrives in Mombasa and journeys to Tsavo, vividly painting the setting and history of the region. Patterson initially doesn't quite believe the stories he hears about man-eating lions, but he soon realizes the danger is real as workers start to disappear. He then tries many times, failing each time, to hunt down the lions that terrorize the labor camps, documenting his attempts to stop the frightening attacks. This sets the stage for a thrilling battle as Patterson becomes determined to defeat the deadly creatures.
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures
By J. H. (John Henry) Patterson
In the heart of Africa, a man faces a terrifying challenge when he must stop two man-eating lions threatening to derail the construction of a vital railway.
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About the AuthorLieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson was a British Army officer, hunter, and author best known for his book The Man-eaters of Tsavo (1907), which details Patterson's experiences during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in the East Africa Protectorate from 1898 to 1899. The book went on to inspire three films: Bwana Devil (1952), Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959), and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). During World War I, Patterson served as the commander of the Jewish Legion, which has been described as the first precursor to the Israel Defense Forces.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson was a British Army officer, hunter, and author best known for his book The Man-eaters of Tsavo (1907), which details Patterson's experiences during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in the East Africa Protectorate from 1898 to 1899. The book went on to inspire three films: Bwana Devil (1952), Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959), and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). During World War I, Patterson served as the commander of the Jewish Legion, which has been described as the first precursor to the Israel Defense Forces.
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