"Selous is the most famous hunter in all Africa." -The AmericanFrederick Courteney Selous (1851 – 1917) was a British explorer, officer, hunter, and conservationist, famous for his exploits in Southeast Africa. His real-life adventures inspired Sir H. Rider Haggard to create the fictional Allan Quatermain character.Selous was also a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Cecil Rhodes and Frederick Russell Burnham. He was pre-eminent within a select group of big game...

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1893 edition by Rowland Ward and Co., Limited, London.The edition comes with PDF maps available as a free download.This edition includes illustrations.Frederick Courteney Selous (1851 - 1917) was a British explorer, officer, hunter, and conservationist, famous for his exploits in South-East Africa. Selous was also a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Cecil Rhodes and Frederick Russell Burnham.The book narrates the story of eleven years of...

African Nature Notes and Reminiscences are the reminiscences of the famous big game hunter Frederick Selous. The original illustrations and a table of contents is included.

African Nature Notes and Reminiscences by Frederick Courteney Selous: Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Africa with "African Nature Notes and Reminiscences" by Frederick Courteney Selous. This captivating collection of observations and memories paints a vivid picture of the African landscape, its wildlife, and the adventures of a renowned big-game hunter and naturalist.Why This Book?Frederick Courten...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of southern Africa with Frederick Courteney Selous' Sunshine and Storm in Rhodesia. This captivating memoir offers a firsthand account of the Mashonaland Rebellion of 1896-1897, vividly detailing the turbulent events that shaped Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during this pivotal period.Selous, a renowned British explorer, hunter, and adventurer, provides a unique perspective on the clashes between British settlers and the indigenous Shon...

A must-purchase for all lovers of Selous! This second book on Selous, edited by Africana expert Dr. James Casada, completes the work on the lost writings by Selous begun in Africa's Greatest Hunter. Read Selous’s incomparable descriptions of African game, from antelope to elephant, and his descriptions of hunting caribou in Newfoundland. Though Selous spent years hunting alone in Africa, he always retained his gift for friendship. In the second part of this volume, some of Selous’s friends...

The Boone and Crockett Club has brought back to life Frederick Courteney Selous' epic African adventure in a meticulously remastered, high-quality paperback edition. Follow noted adventurer Selous as he spends nine years amongst the game of the far interior of South Africa as a professional hunter beginning in 1871 at the young age of 20. In his preface he notes, “...my pages are naturally chiefly devoted to the ferae naturae amongst which I have been constantly living. Some of my conclusi...

"A rough-and-ready soldier narrates the late events in Matabeleland, in which he himself played a conspicuous and distinguished part." -Daily Telegraph, Nov. 5, 1896"Selous in his book 'Sunshine and Storm in Rhodesia' ...tells us of many a brave deed of heroism performed by colonists in the suppression of the rebellion." -The Graphic (London), Feb. 6, 1897"Selous' book 'Sunshine and Storm in Rhodesia,' gives the be...

In "Sunshine and Storm in Rhodesia," Frederick Courteney Selous offers a vivid and immersive account of his experiences in Southern Africa during the late 19th century. Through a blend of personal narrative and observational essays, Selous captures the rich tapestry of life in Rhodesia, intertwining detailed descriptions of its landscapes, wildlife, and the complex interactions among diverse human cultures. His prose combines adventurous spirit with a reflective sensibility, addressing the...

African Nature Notes and Reminiscences is a richly observed work of field natural history, combining memoir, hunting narrative, and zoological commentary. Selous writes with the precision of a practiced tracker and the expansive confidence of late-Victorian imperial travel literature, describing elephants, lions, antelope, birds, and the ecological rhythms of southern Africa. Its style is empirical yet anecdotal: arguments about animal behavior, camouflage, migration, and instinct emerge f...

"The most stirring portion of his book...deals with the part which Mr. Selous himself played in suppressing the rising...and the various accounts he gives of the brave deed done by the little band...against the swarms of warriors." -Morning Post (London), Nov. 5, 1896"Selous has so considerable a reputation relating to South Africa...the greatest interest attaches to his account ... of the last Matabele war...he was in the thick of it from the beginning; he played a...

Follow Boone and Crockett Club member and explorer Frederick Courteney Selous on his hunting adventures for moose and caribou, and a vast array of other game, primarily by traversing rivers and lakes by canoe. Experience a first-hand account his first moose hunt in Canada, along with adventures in caribou hunting in Newfoundland and the Yukon Territory. He was accompanied by B&C members, Charles Sheldon, William Osgood, and Carl Rungius throughout his adventures. An excerpt from Chapter VI...