whilst the courage he displayed in attacking,
single-handed, lions, rhinoceroses and other
dangerous animals was surpassed by the pluck,
tact and determination he showed in quelling
the formidable mutiny which once broke out
amongst his native Indian workers.

Finally, let me say that I have spent the best
part of two nights reading the proof-sheets of
Col. Patterson's book, and I can assure him
that the time passed like magic. My interest
was held from the first page to the last, for I felt
that every word I read was true.

F. C. SELOUS.
WORPLESDON, SURREY.
September 18, 1907.








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