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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Millais, John Guille, 1865-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O., Capt. 25th Royal Fusiliers" by J. G. Millais is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, a renowned British explorer, big game hunter, and hero known for his adventurous spirit and contributions to natural history and wildlife conservation. It showcases Selous' character, upbringing, and significant experiences throughout his life, particularly in Africa. The beginning of the narrative sets the tone for Selous as a figure emblematic of heroism and exploration. It details his early life, emphasizing his family's background, his childhood characteristics, and his formative experiences that shaped his love for adventure and nature. Millais recounts Selous's independent spirit and his aspirations, while drawing on contributions and anecdotes from family members, offering readers a glimpse into the influences that guided Selous towards a life of exploration and service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-04-30