The Man-Eaters of Tsavo. Book Summary

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John Henry Patterson

What’s inside

This historical book recounts Lt. Col. John Henry Patterson’s experiences while building a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in Kenya, where he faced deadly man-eating lions.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding of early 20th-century colonial challenges
  • Insights into human-wildlife conflict
  • Historical perspective on East African development
  • Adventurous tales of survival and problem-solving

Key Points

  • The Tsavo River railway project
  • Encounters with the man-eaters
  • Challenges of colonial engineering
  • Patterson’s hunting expeditions
  • Impact on East African history
  • Conservation and animal behavior insights

Who’s it For

  • History enthusiasts
  • Adventure readers
  • Wildlife conservationists
  • Railway history aficionados

About the author

Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Patterson was a British soldier, hunter, and author, famous for his 1907 book, ‘The Man-Eaters of Tsavo’.