The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years In South Africa (1861)

By Eugène Casalis

Book Overview

The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years In South Africa (1861) by Casalis, Eugene is a book that provides a detailed account of the Basuto people and their way of life in South Africa. The author, who spent over two decades living among the Basutos, provides an in-depth analysis of their customs, traditions, and beliefs. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Basuto life. The author discusses the Basuto language, their social structure, their political organization, and their religious beliefs. He also provides a detailed account of the Basuto Wars, which were fought between the Basuto people and the colonial powers in the region.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous anecdotes and personal observations that help to bring the Basuto people to life. He also includes several illustrations and maps that help to illustrate the geography of the region and the layout of Basuto settlements.Overall, The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years In South Africa (1861) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Basuto people. It provides a unique perspective on their way of life and sheds light on the challenges they faced in the face of colonialism.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: 1120727669
• ISBN13: 9781120727664
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"