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Patterson, J. H. (John Henry)
1867
1947
Patterson, John Henry
Selous, Frederick Courteney
1851
1917
Selous, F. C. (Frederick Courteney)
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures
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"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.)
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Africa, East -- Description and travel
Uganda Railway
Hunting -- Africa, East
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Africa
Browsing: History - General
Browsing: Travel & Geography
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