The Kennebec Pontoon Float

The Kennebec Pontoon Float

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The Man Eaters of Tsavo Peter Capstick Library Series

The Man Eaters of Tsavo Peter Capstick Library Series

St. Martin’s is proud to present a new series of the greatest classics in the literature of hunting and adventure, chosen from the personal library of writer and big game hunter Peter Hathaway Capstick. These showcase volumes will once again make available the true masterpieces of Africana to collectors, armchair hunters, sportsmen, and readers at large.

Considered one of the greatest man-eating sagas of all time, The Man-Eaters of Tsavo is the firsthand account of the infamous Tsavo lions. These lions– who for nearly a year terrorized East Africa– succeeded in bringing the construction of a railway line to a complete halt, and have been credited with the deaths of some one hundred people. Written by the legendary officer who shot these lions and risked death several times in the attempt, The Man-Eaters of Tsavo is not only the story of this breathtaking hunt, but of Lieutenant-Colonel Patterson’s other adventures in the African bush.

“I think that the incident of the Uganda man-eating lions…is the most remarkable account of which we have any record.”–Theodore Roosevelt

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star whomever published this version hasn’t read the book
The text of this book is the actual text of the original book, but the cover is totally wrong. There is a dragon on the front- an animal that is mentioned no where in the book. It is as if the publisher has never read this book. I also didn’t realize that this was a large print book- so be warned that this book is basically a print out, in large font, of the book with a random cover on it. Unlike the actual book, there are no pictures or maps or glossary which really would add to the value of the read.

5 Stars The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
Excellent book about actuall events in the late 1800’s of a British Officer in Africa. The events with the two man-eating lions represents a small portion of the adventures of Patterson.

5 Stars When the sun goes down…
A fascinating snapshot in a small hiccup in the giant that was the British Empire. “Progress” is stopped by two lions who have developed an appetite for tender meat. Patterson is an engineer and really not a hunter. Nevertheless, he struggles manfully and heroically to protect his workmen and advance the empire.

He’s ultimately successful but not without failures. Despite his impressive efforts, the lions devour Indian workers, native tribesmen and even Europeans. Clearly these cats aren’t racist. Everything is turned into lion scat.

Perhaps “Maneaters” isn’t the best-written book in the world but it is documentation of a world long past and to the courage and endurance of a very brave man.

Ron Braithwaite author of novels–”Skull Rack” and “Hummingbird God”–on the Conquest of Mexico

1 Star Quality of the paper in this edition - very poor
I read this book several years ago before purchasing it and thoroughly enjoyed the story of the lions of Tsavo. The historical account of the facts behind this story are fascinating. I purchased this book as a Christmas gift, and was very disappointed with the paper stock on which it was printed. Had I seen this book in a store I would not have purchased this edition because the paper and printing reproduction are of such poor quality. If I didn’t need it for a Christmas gift, I would have returned the item.

5 Stars The Man-Eaters of Tsavo: AN INCREDIBLE BOOK
“The Man-Eaters of Tsavo” (also available in this edition The Man-Eaters of Tsavo (Peter Capstick Library Series)) is a fascinating book that tells of a time on the continent of Africa that is now long past. When the author, John H. Patterson, an engineer for the British Empire at the peak of its power, arrived in the southeastern African region of Tsavo, wild game, including dangerous, predatory man-eaters abounded with such profusion that a man armed with a rifle could sling up and shoot from virtually anywhere, for animals of all kinds densely populated the land. As an engineer in charge of planning and building the railroad and the necessary bridges, Patterson also had the responsibility of managing the workers, primarily Indians imported into Africa from India, their country also being under British rule at that time. Patterson’s workers began to become unmanageable when huge, man-eating lions in the Tsavo region began eating the workers on a regular basis, somewhat dampening the coolies’ enthusiasm for the already backbreaking job at which they toiled in brutal heat amidst vicious biting insects–though the prospect of the bite of the lions understandably troubled them more. Patterson’s book is an enthralling, well-rounded account of his experience there and not merely a hunting tale.

None of this life of relatively unrestrained high adventure could take place in today’s Africa, which is dominated by third world dictators who, with the evil assistance of IANSA, heavily restrict the right to bear arms in general and hunting in particular. Anyone interested in this time period should read With the Judaeans in the Palestine Campaign and Warrior: The Legend Of Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen.

The world of that time is long gone, as are most of the individuals of that type. More’s the pity on both counts.

The edition referred to here is an inexpensive paperback reprint with poor photographs.

Had I known about the Capstick edition (see above) prior to ordering, I would have chosen it instead.

Nevertheless, this “low budget” edition of “The Man-Eaters of Tsavo” is well worth the read.

But be warned: you’ll want to read more stories like it when you finish . . . and you might even develop a yen to hunt large, dangerous, predatory, man-eating game in the long grass that grows in the vast silent places of what was once the “heart of darkness.”

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