Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O., Capt. 25th Royal Fusiliers

A comprehensive biography draws on family papers, letters and contemporary recollections to trace the subject's childhood, schooldays and evolution into an accomplished field naturalist and big-game hunter. It follows numerous expeditions across southern and central Africa, describing hunting for large mammals, encounters with local groups and fellow sportsmen, episodes of illness and narrow escapes, and efforts at specimen collecting and illustration. Interwoven are reflections on natural history, practical fieldcraft, and personal friendships, with chapters organized chronologically and supplemented by the author's illustrations and contributions from acquaintances to illuminate both public exploits and private correspondence.