The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures

J H (John Henry) Patterson, Frederick Courteney Selous

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English

Anson Street Press
28 March 2025

Wildlife: general interest; Hunting or shooting animals & game; Travel & holiday guides

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""The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures"" recounts a true story of harrowing encounters in the heart of East Africa. J. H. Patterson's gripping narrative plunges the reader into the perilous world of early 20th-century colonial Africa, where the construction of the Uganda Railway was terrorized by two notorious man-eating lions in the Tsavo region.

More than just a hunting expedition, this historical account offers a glimpse into the challenges of wildlife encounters and the realities of life in a remote and untamed land. Patterson's firsthand experience brings to life the daily struggles and extraordinary events faced by those building a railway through a land teeming with dangerous animals. This republication meticulously preserves the original text, offering readers a timeless adventure filled with suspense, danger, and the raw beauty of the African landscape. Explore a bygone era of exploration and the struggle for survival against formidable predators.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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By: J H (John Henry) Patterson, Frederick Courteney Selous
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9781022907461
ISBN 10: 1022907468
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active