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The Man-Eaters of Tsavo (Peter Capstick Library Series) (Hardcover)

by J.M. Patterson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc.; 2nd edition (31 Dec 1986)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312510101
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312510107
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 216,296 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Tells the story of two man-eating lions who terrorized East Africa and brought to a halt the construction of a new railway line.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating for anyone with an interest in African wildlife, 13 Nov 2000
By acowdrey@cpwp.co.uk (Nott'm , England) - See all my reviews
I read this book mainly because I am visiting the Tsavo game reserve in Kenya next year. This book provided a frightening insight to the wildlife of the area.

The book was very interesting and the events that occured made the story quite gripping in places. However, the book is written more as a diary of recollections than a descriptive story. I did not feel that the author added much intensity to the book with this style of writing.

I was initially disappointed to find that half the book is written after the reign of the man eating lions. I was pleasantly surprised when the interest of the authors situation continued following the fall of the lions.

One word of warning to any lovers of wildlife planning to read this book. The book was written about experiences in the late 1800's. The author encounters many different animals and breifly describes there majesty before going into great detail about how he shoots them.

Obviously, attitudes have changed in the last 200 years. If you can overlook the brutal slaughter of the animals, and if you have interest in this field, you should enjoy this book.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book of every season., 30 Jun 1999
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This review is from: The Man-Eaters of Tsavo: The Incredible True Story That Inspired the Motion Picture "the Ghost and the Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
I first read this book as a child in '78 but its still fresh in my mind. Col. Patterson's indomitable spirits in the face of desperation has been a source of inspiration for me all my life. Every child should read this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic written by a man who had no experience of writing!, 19 Mar 1999
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Col J Patterson was a remarkable personality. He was a person who was asked to put a rail line through one of the most hostile places on earth. (Tsavo literally means : Slaughter House)

The account of the various lions terrorising the railway workers is horrifying and very true.

Having visited the area myself in this day and age it is remarkable that a person like Col Patterson managed to live thru that ordeal.

The other thing ofcourse is that his lietrary talents are remarkable considering the fact that he had no prior book writing experience.

A great, true, and mesmerising account of the horrors faced by the rail workers in East Africa.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The ghost and the darkness?
I read this book after watching the film several times, for once Hollywood played down the risks and dangers of the story!!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Leedham

5.0 out of 5 stars Ripping yarns
I first read this book in 1963 when I was thirteen, and was utterly captivated by the thrilling story. After reading it again, I was just as enthralled by Patterson's exploits. Read more
Published on 30 May 2006 by Dr. W. H. Konarzewski

4.0 out of 5 stars The Man eaters of Tsavo
I am lucky enough to have a second edition of this book and read it after visiting Tsavo (an arid place) and long before the film came out. Read more
Published on 16 Jul 2003 by Frank Rowland

5.0 out of 5 stars A book of every season.
I first read this book as a child in '78 but its still fresh in my mind. Col. Patterson's indomitable spirits in the face of desperation has been a source of inspiration for me... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Atrue account of one man's courage.
In "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo' I found John Patterson to be a man of incrediable courage who thought of himself as just an ordinary man. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The TRUE story of the Ghost and the Darkness
If you have seen the film I strongly suggest that you read the book, then you will understand why the retired members of the East African Railways (and their families) thought... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Devils In The Shape Of Lions.
The man-eaters of Tsavo is an exellent book, and beleive me you've got to get it, now some of you have seen the latest release video "The Ghost In The Darkness", but... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book full of action and real african hunting
Based on a real story,Colonnel Patterson bring to us a page turning book that will encourage our search for more knowledge about hunting,traveling and living in East africa... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Very in depth
This is a book that goes deeply indepth about the man that went to Tsavo to build a bridge and had an encounter with Lions.
Published on 11 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth is stranger than fiction!
I have been fascinated with lions for years, so when the movie 'The Ghost and the Darkness' came out, I had to see it. Read more
Published on 12 May 1998

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