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History of the Basuto, Ancient and Modern
David Frédéric Ellenberger (1835-1919) was a Swiss French Protestant missionary who left for Basutoland (present-day Lesotho) in 1860 as a member of the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society. Ellenberger spent more than 45 years collecting the oral traditions of the Basotho (also known as Sotho) people. His method was to gather "all the information which it was still possible to obtain from intelligent old men concerning the tribes, their origin, their manners, their form of government, their beliefs, the genealogy of the chiefs, etc." His objective was to preserve, for the Basotho, their historical memory, which he saw as being lost through contact with Westerners and other Africans. Ellen...
The Basutos
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Monomotapa, Zulu, Basuto
Tracing the history of four African kingdoms which once occupied the region south of the Zambezi River, this study offers insights into the distinctive customs of the indigenous peoples of southern Africa and examines how the European powers changed life in the area forever through colonization and conflict.
The Basuto
Originally published in 1952 and as a second edition in 1967 this volume provides a systematic and comprehensive account of the Basuto people and their changing culture, and reviews the developments and changes leading up to 1966 when Basutoland achieved independence as Lesotho. It describes in detail daily lives, the education and upbringing of children, initiation, marriage, economic activities and political developments within and outside the country. It includes a discussion of tribal and modern law and the workings of the courts and a study of the part played by magic and sorcery and an analysis of the motives leading to the out break of 'medicine' murders in the 1940s.
BASUTOLAND ITS LEGENDS AND CUSTOMS
"Basutoland" by way of Minnie Martin delves into the wealthy tapestry of the southern African vicinity, imparting readers a profound exploration of the history, tradition, and landscapes of what was as soon as the British Crown Colony of Basutoland, now known as Lesotho. Martin's paintings unveils the complexities and unique sides of this landlocked state, offering an in depth narrative that spans the historic, social, and geographical dimensions. As an author, Minnie Martin brings forth a meticulous and engaging account that transcends mere documentation, weaving collectively the threads of Basutoland's past and gift. Her narrative possibly captures the cultural nuances, societal dynamics, ...
Encyclopedia of African Religion
Collects almost five hundred entries that cover the African response to spirituality, taboos, ethics, sacred space, and objects.
Africa Emergent
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