My Life In Basuto Land (1889)

By Eugène Casalis

Book Overview

My Life In Basuto Land is a memoir written by Eugene Casalis, a French missionary who spent several years in Basuto Land (present-day Lesotho) during the mid-nineteenth century. The book provides a detailed account of Casalis' experiences living and working among the Basotho people, including his interactions with their chiefs, his efforts to spread Christianity, and his observations of their customs and culture. Casalis describes the challenges he faced in adapting to the harsh climate and terrain of the region, as well as the difficulties he encountered in communicating with the Basotho, who spoke a language he was unfamiliar with. He also discusses the political and social upheavals that occurred during his time in Basuto Land, including wars and conflicts between different tribes and European powers. Throughout the book, Casalis emphasizes the importance of education and the role it played in his mission work. He describes his efforts to establish schools and teach the Basotho people how to read and write, as well as his belief that education was essential for their future success and prosperity. Overall, My Life In Basuto Land offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a missionary in nineteenth-century Africa, and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the Basotho people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116402700X
• ISBN13: 9781164027003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"