Edmund Selous
Edmund Selous was a British ornithologist and writer. He was the younger brother of big-game hunter Frederick Selous. Born in London, the son of a wealthy stockbroker, Selous was educated privately and matriculated at Pembroke College, Cambridge in September 1877. He left without a degree and was admitted to the Middle Temple just over a year later and was called to the bar in 1881. He practised as a barrister only briefly before retiring to pursue the study of natural history and literature.
Beautiful Birds
Discover a world of vibrant feathers and ecological tragedy, where the exquisite beauty of birds clashes with the destructive forces of human vanity.
By Edmund Selous
The romance of insect life : $b Interesting descriptions of the strange and curious in the insect world
Enter a world of tiny warriors, royal leaders, and bizarre customs as you uncover the hidden societies of nature’s smallest inhabitants.
By Edmund Selous
The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, with Some Notes on Seals—and Digressions
Journey to a remote island where a solitary observer finds beauty and complexity in the lives of birds and seals, set against a backdrop of natural wonder and quiet contemplation.
By Edmund Selous
Tommy Smith's Animals
When a cruel young boy encounters a congress of talking animals, he begins a transformative journey from tormentor to protector.
By Edmund Selous
Bird Watching
Embark on a captivating journey into the avian world of the early 20th century, filled with lively observations and casual curiosity.
By Edmund Selous
Bird Life Glimpses
Roosting pigeons, singing blackbirds, and sandy moorlands come alive as a naturalist explores the hidden lives of birds in the English countryside in this collection of essays.
By Edmund Selous
The romance of the animal world : $b Interesting descriptions of the strange & curious in natural history
Uncover a world where creatures great and small display astonishing intelligence and form unlikely partnerships to survive.
By Edmund Selous