02224cam a22003253u 4500 44456 UtSlPG 20260610134024.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d sd19000077 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Martin, Minnie Basutoland: Its Legends and Customs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-17 Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Basutoland: Its Legends and Customs" by Minnie Martin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich culture, traditions, and history of the Basuto people, focusing on their customs, notable chiefs, and the geographic beauty of their homeland, Basutoland. It aims to provide insights into the daily life, social structure, and historical narratives that define the identity of the Basuto nation. The opening of this work sets the stage with an overview of Basuto history, beginning with key figures like Mosheshue, the founder of the Basuto nation, and outlining the environmental and cultural context in which they thrived. It describes the landscape of Basutoland, emphasizing its rugged beauty and the lifestyle of its inhabitants, including their methods of herding and farming. The author conveys her personal experiences with the Basuto people, indicating her deep engagement and understanding of their traditions, which serves as a foundation for the comprehensive exploration of the legends and customs that will follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lesotho -- Social life and customs Sotho (African people) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44456 85295 85295