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Life Of Frederick Courtenay Selous (1919)

Life Of Frederick Courtenay Selous (1919)

Millais, John Guille

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ISBN10: 1165435357
ISBN13: 9781165435357
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 434
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.88 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous is a biographical work written by John Guille Millais and published in 1919. The book tells the story of Frederick Courtenay Selous, a renowned British explorer, hunter, and naturalist who lived from 1851 to 1917. Selous was known for his expeditions to Africa, where he hunted big game and explored the continent's interior.The book provides a detailed account of Selous's life, from his childhood in England to his adventures in Africa. Millais draws on Selous's own writings, as well as interviews with his friends and family, to paint a vivid picture of the man and his accomplishments. The book covers Selous's expeditions to Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania, where he encountered elephants, lions, and other wildlife.In addition to his hunting and exploration, Selous was also a keen observer of nature and a passionate conservationist. The book explores his efforts to protect endangered species and preserve Africa's natural habitats. Selous's death during World War I is also recounted, along with the impact of his legacy on the conservation movement.Overall, The Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous is a fascinating account of a remarkable man and his contributions to the world of exploration and conservation. Millais's writing is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of African exploration and wildlife conservation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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