CHAPTER I

1851-1865

Ancient and modern heroes--The character of Selous--The Selous family--Edmund Selous' notes--An artistic and ancient race--Selous' parents--Family life--Selous' father--Some of his reminiscences--His mother--His uncles--Selous' childhood in London--Early schooldays--Selous' own story of his youth--His first battle--Youthful adventures--His athletic prowess--Life at Belton Page 1