Frederick Courteney Selous (1851-1917) was a British explorer,
officer, hunter, and conservationist, famous for his work in
south-east Africa. In early 1882 he embarked on an eleven-year
expedition to record species that, to his great sadness, were
becoming endangered. First published in 1893, these revealing
memoirs document the wildlife, landscapes and people that
characterised his journey. Through vivid descriptions and extensive
illustrations, he recalls exhilarating adventures with lions,
leopards, hyenas and crocodiles, recounts challenging treks across
lakes and mountains, and describes hostile - and at times barbaric
- encounters with native peoples. Detailed accounts of hunting
endeavours, colonial institutions, and commercial enterprises such
as gold mining, also feature in this study, which provides a unique
and diverse perspective on Africa in the late nineteenth century.
Insightful and revealing, Selous' experiences remain of enduring
interest to geographers, anthropologists, zoologists, and all those
interested in African history and culture.
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