African Nature Notes and Reminiscences

Frederick Courteney Selous was a renowned British explorer and conservationist known for his adventures in Southeast Africa, which inspired the fictional character Allan Quatermain. His connections with notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Cecil Rhodes highlight his prominence in the big game hunting community alongside contemporaries such as Abel Chapman. Additionally, Selous was the older brother of ornithologist Edmund Selous, showcasing a family legacy intertwined with exploration and nature.