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’.