The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years in South Africa (1861)
Eugene Casalis
The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years in South Africa (1861)
Eugene Casalis
The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years In South Africa is a book written by Eugene Casalis and published in 1861. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his 23-year stay in South Africa, particularly among the Basuto people. Casalis was a French Protestant missionary who arrived in South Africa in 1833. He spent most of his time living among the Basutos, a Bantu ethnic group, and learning their language and culture. His book provides a comprehensive description of the Basuto people, their customs, beliefs, and way of life. The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years In South Africa covers various topics, including the history of the Basuto people, their political organization, and their relations with neighboring tribes. The book also discusses the impact of European colonization on the Basuto people, their resistance to colonialism, and the role of missionaries in the region. Overall, The Basutos: Or Twenty-Three Years In South Africa is a valuable historical and cultural document that provides insight into the lives and traditions of the Basuto people during the 19th century.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.
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