Travel and Adventure in South-East Africa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108031165)

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.

Author: Frederick Courteney Selous
ISBN-10: 1108031161
ISBN-13: 9781108031165
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2011
Pages: 532
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.19d