Name: The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
Author: J. H. Patterson
ISBN: 9780006132998

The Man-Eaters of Tsavo

J. H. Patterson

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Author Description

The classic man-eating story of the lions that halted construction of a railway line an reportedly killed one hundred people, told by the man who risked his life to successfully shoot them. Considered one of the greatest man-eating sagas of all time, this book is the firsthand account of the infamous Tsavo lions. Written by the legendary officer who shot these lions and risked death several times in the attempt, this is not only the story of this breathtaking hunt, but of Lieutenant-Colonel Patterson's other adventures in the African bush.

Menrva's Summary

THE THESIS

This account investigates the terror caused by two man-eating lions that halted the construction of the Uganda Railway in 1898. Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Patterson, the British engineer tasked with overseeing the bridge construction, provides a firsthand record of the logistical challenges and the persistent, lethal threat posed by the predators. The narrative serves as both a historical document of colonial infrastructure projects and a personal memoir of the author's survival and eventual success in eliminating the threat.

THE SCOPE MAP

What You Will Find

Detailed historical account of the Uganda Railway construction project in the late 19th century.
Firsthand observations of lion behavior and the challenges of hunting in the African bush.
Primary source documentation of the psychological impact on the railway workers.
Insights into the colonial engineering and administrative practices of the era.

THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

The work is regarded as a foundational text in the genre of big-game hunting literature and colonial-era travelogues. Its historical value lies in the detailed, albeit subjective, documentation of a specific crisis that significantly impacted the progress of the East African railway.

Page Count:
189

Publication Date:
1907-01-01

Publisher:
Fontana/Collins

ISBN-10:
0006132995

ISBN-13:
9780006132998

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Travel

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Memoir