The Man Eaters Of Tsavo And Other East African Adventures (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169259744)

The Man Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures is a non-fiction book written by J.H. Patterson. It is a gripping account of the author's experiences in East Africa during the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's encounter with two man-eating lions that killed numerous railway workers in Tsavo, Kenya.The author, who was a British engineer and big-game hunter, was tasked with building a railway bridge over the Tsavo River. However, the construction was halted due to the frequent attacks by two lions that had developed a taste for human flesh. The author, along with a team of workers, embarked on a dangerous mission to hunt down the man-eaters and put an end to their reign of terror.Apart from the Tsavo lions, the book also describes the author's other adventures in East Africa, including hunting for elephants, buffalos, and other big game animals. The author also provides insights into the local culture and customs of the African tribes he encountered during his travels.Overall, The Man Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures is a thrilling and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the African wilderness and its inhabitants. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African wildlife, adventure, and history.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: 116925974X
ISBN-13: 9781169259744
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 140
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d