J. H. (John Henry) Patterson
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.
With the Zionists in Gallipoli
Witness the bravery and struggles of a unique Jewish military unit as they face the horrors of war in a campaign that tests their courage and faith.
By J. H. (John Henry) Patterson
With the Judæans in the Palestine Campaign
In a time of war, witness the birth of a Jewish battalion fighting for their people's future under the command of a non-Jewish leader amidst political turmoil and military conflicts.
By J. H. (John Henry) Patterson
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures
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.
By J. H. (John Henry) Patterson