"African Nature Notes and Reminiscences" by Frederick Courteney Selous is a collection of the author's captivating encounters with South Africa's diverse wildlife during the early 1900s. Sparked by a suggestion from President Theodore Roosevelt, the book combines Selous's personal stories and scientific findings to vividly portray the actions and traits of imposing big game animals. Through firsthand observations and engaging tales, Selous seeks to enrich the understanding of African wildlife, moving beyond traditional hunting stories to emphasize the value of careful observation and the importance of sharing firsthand experiences. The book invites readers into a world where the untamed beauty and raw power of the African wilderness come to life.
African Nature Notes and Reminiscences
By Frederick Courteney Selous
Venture into the African wild, where personal tales and careful observations reveal the true essence of its magnificent creatures.
Summary
About the AuthorFrederick Courteney Selous, DSO was a British explorer, officer, professional hunter, and conservationist, famous for his exploits in Southeast Africa. His real-life adventures inspired Sir Henry Rider Haggard to create the fictional character Allan Quatermain. Selous was a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Cecil Rhodes and Frederick Russell Burnham. He was pre-eminent within a group of big game hunters that included Abel Chapman and Arthur Henry Neumann. He was the older brother of the ornithologist and writer Edmund Selous.
Frederick Courteney Selous, DSO was a British explorer, officer, professional hunter, and conservationist, famous for his exploits in Southeast Africa. His real-life adventures inspired Sir Henry Rider Haggard to create the fictional character Allan Quatermain. Selous was a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Cecil Rhodes and Frederick Russell Burnham. He was pre-eminent within a group of big game hunters that included Abel Chapman and Arthur Henry Neumann. He was the older brother of the ornithologist and writer Edmund Selous.
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