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The book presents the first‑hand account of the Tsavo lions that terrorized East Africa for nearly a year and brought construction of the Uganda Railway to a halt, reportedly killing about one hundred people. Authored by the lieutenant‑colonel who personally shot the lions, the narrative also covers his other adventures in the African bush. Through vivid description and travel detail, it offers insight into lion hunting, railway development, and the challenges of colonial-era Africa.
First publish date: 1908
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: J. H. Patterson
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