Ghosts of Tsavo: Tracking the Mythic Lions of East Africa

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pp. 275, “1898, Tsavo River Kenya, the British Empire has employed 140 workers to build a railroad bridge. The bridge’s construction comes to a violent halt when two maneless lions devour all 140 workers in a savage feeding frenzy that would make headlines›and history—all over the world. Caputo’s Ghosts of Tsavo is a new quest for truth about the origins of these near-mythical animals and how they became predators of human flesh.”

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ISBN 0792263626
ISBN13 9780792263623
Number of pages 275
Original Title Ghosts of Tsavo: Tracking the Mythic Lions of East Africa
Published Date 2002
Book Condition very good
Jacket Condition very good
Binding hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Washington
Edition First edition
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pp. 275, “1898, Tsavo River Kenya, the British Empire has employed 140 workers to build a railroad bridge. The bridge’s construction comes to a violent halt when two maneless lions devour all 140 workers in a savage feeding frenzy that would make headlines›and history—all over the world. Caputo’s Ghosts of Tsavo is a new quest for truth about the origins of these near-mythical animals and how they became predators of human flesh.”

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Weight 1 kg