The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures
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New York, N.Y Skyhorse Publishing, 2013.
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346 pages
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Lamar Public Library (C426) - NONFICTION | 799.27 PATTER JOHN HENRY | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, N.Y Skyhorse Publishing, 2013.
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English
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When the British government undertook the construction of the Uganda Railway through East Africa in 1898, harsh criticism from the press, tremendous amounts of money spent, and rebelliousness of the workers turned out to be the least of the government's worries. Their biggest obstacle came in the form of two ravenous lions with a taste for human flesh, terrorizing the 35,000 laborers building a railway bridge over the Tsavo River. After killing more than one hundred-thirty people over the course of nine months, the lions completely halted construction, as the workers were too afraid to continue. Colonel John Henry Patterson, the chief engineer overseeing the project, then took matters into his own hands. An inexperienced hunter at the time, but a courageous and clever man, he took on the beasts and single-handedly brought an end to their nine-month reign of terror. Patterson's true account of his gripping and terrifying adventures confronting the lions and overseeing the project termed "The Lunatic Line," while tackling countless other obstacles, is a must for anyone looking for a thrilling read. With over 100 original photos of the East African lands, native tribes, and wild animals, The Man-Eaters of Tsavo is a true hunting classic.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Patterson, J. H. 1. (2013). The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures . Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patterson, J. H. 1867-1947. 2013. The Man-eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures. Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patterson, J. H. 1867-1947. The Man-eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures Skyhorse Publishing, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Patterson, J. H. 1867-1947. The Man-eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures Skyhorse Publishing, 2013.
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