The Man Eaters Of Tsavo And Other East African Adventures (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161470130)

The Man Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures is a non-fiction book written by J.H. Patterson, which chronicles his experiences as a British railway engineer in East Africa during the late 19th century. The book is centered around the infamous Tsavo man-eating lions, which killed several workers on the railway project that Patterson was overseeing. Patterson's account of the events surrounding the man-eating lions is a thrilling tale of adventure and danger, as he and his team work to track down and kill the lions before they can claim any more victims. The book also includes other stories of Patterson's adventures in East Africa, including encounters with elephants, rhinoceroses, and other wild animals. In addition to its gripping storytelling, The Man Eaters of Tsavo is also a valuable historical document, providing insight into the challenges faced by European settlers in Africa during the colonial era. The book offers a glimpse into the attitudes and beliefs of the time, as well as the technological and logistical difficulties of building a railway through the African wilderness. Overall, The Man Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in adventure, history, or wildlife.By the time the zebra was skinned, darkness was fast approaching, so we selected a suitable tree in which to pass the night. Under it we built a goodly fire, made some tea, and roasted a couple of quails which I had shot early in the day and which proved simply delicious. We then betook ourselves to the branches -- at least, Mahina and I did; Moota was afraid of nothing, and said he would sleep on the ground. He was not so full of courage later on, however, for about midnight a great rhino passed our way, winded us and snorted so loudly that Moota scrambled in abject terror up our tree.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. H. Patterson
ISBN-10: 1161470131
ISBN-13: 9781161470130
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 140
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d