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The Man Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures is a non-fiction book written by J.H. Patterson, an Irish-born British soldier, engineer, and big-game hunter. The book recounts Patterson’s experiences during his time in East Africa, particularly his efforts to build a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in Kenya in 1898. During this time, two lions began attacking and killing workers, causing panic and fear among the workers and the local population. Patterson took it upon himself to hunt down and kill these man-eating lions, which he eventually succeeded in doing after a long and dangerous pursuit.In addition to the Tsavo lion story, the book also includes other adventures and encounters with wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, and leopards. Patterson’s vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the animals he encountered make for a thrilling and captivating read. The book also provides insight into the challenges faced by European settlers in Africa during the late 19th century, including disease, hostile tribes, and dangerous wildlife.The Man Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures has become a classic of African adventure literature and has been adapted into several films, including the 1996 movie The Ghost and the Darkness. The book remains a popular choice for anyone interested in African wildlife, history, or adventure.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.
