Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O., Capt. 25th Royal Fusiliers by Millais
"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.)
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| Author | Millais, John Guille, 1865-1931 |
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| Title | Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O., Capt. 25th Royal Fusiliers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917 |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39581 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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