The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures by J. H. Patterson

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Author Patterson, J. H. (John Henry), 1867-1947
Commentator Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Title The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures
Credits Produced by Charles Hall. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures" by J. H. Patterson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the harrowing experiences of Patterson, who was involved in the construction of the Uganda Railway in East Africa, where he faced the terrifying challenge posed by two notorious man-eating lions that caused havoc among the railway workers. At the start of the narrative, Patterson describes his arrival in Mombasa and his transition to Tsavo, setting a vivid scene of the landscape and historical context of the region. Shortly after his arrival, he learns about the gruesome activities of the man-eating lions responsible for the mysterious disappearances of workers. Patterson's initial skepticism regarding the tales of these predators shifts to a keen awareness of the danger as he begins to conduct investigations, detailing the attempts and failures to track and confront the lions that sow fear and chaos among the labor camps. This early part of the book lays the groundwork for the dramatic conflict and suspense that ensue as Patterson vows to rid the area of these deadly beasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Subject Africa, East -- Description and travel
Subject Uganda Railway
Subject Hunting -- Africa, East
Category Text
EBook-No. 3810
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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