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I've long been fascinated with British East Africa. This episode in colonial history is quite sensational, especially given the author's wealth of detail based on his experiences hunting in Africa. It's a bit stiff-upper-lip/rule Brittania, but it's also riveting stuff.
Briefly, in 1898, Patternson was employed as a chief engineer at a British project to build a railway bridge over the Tsavo River. During that time, two large male lions managed to kill and eat approximately 140 railway workers. ...more
Briefly, in 1898, Patternson was employed as a chief engineer at a British project to build a railway bridge over the Tsavo River. During that time, two large male lions managed to kill and eat approximately 140 railway workers. ...more
A spine tingling good adventure set in colonial Kenya. This story is so weird it could only be well-told if it's true. Has become an important part of Kenyan national myth, too.
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The Man-Eaters of Travis was just ok. The book was well written, but the focus on hunting animals for sport was reprehensible.
Feb 20, 2012
Kathy Jo
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