The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures

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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century East Africa, this semi-autobiographical account details the harrowing experiences of John Henry Patterson, a British soldier tasked with overseeing a railroad bridge construction. The narrative centers on the infamous man-eating lions of Tsavo, which plagued the project for nine months, instilling fear among the workers. Patterson's gripping tale of survival and confrontation with these deadly predators not only catapulted him to fame but also inspired various cinematic adaptations, most notably The Ghost and the Darkness.