author
Sir Alfred E. (Alfred Edward) Pease
1857–1939
A sportsman-naturalist and former British MP, he wrote vividly about African travel, big game, and wildlife at a time when East Africa was being reshaped by empire. His books mix field observation, adventure, and the attitudes of his age, making them revealing historical reads as well as hunting narratives.
2 Audiobooks
The Badger: A Monograph
by Sir Alfred E. (Alfred Edward) Pease
Hunting Reminiscences
by Sir Alfred E. (Alfred Edward) Pease
About the author
Born in 1857, he was a British Liberal politician who served in Parliament before becoming closely associated with British East Africa. He later inherited the baronetcy and was known not only in politics but also as a traveler, settler, and writer with a strong interest in natural history.
His best-known books draw on expeditions in Africa and on careful observation of animals, especially large mammals. Titles connected with his work include The Book of the Lion and other writings on sport and wildlife, where he combined firsthand experience with a naturalist's eye.
Today, his work is often read as a window into both wildlife writing and the colonial world in which he moved. For audiobook listeners, his appeal lies in the blend of expedition memoir, animal study, and period adventure narrative.