Barotseland : eight years among the Barotse by D. E. C. Stirke
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"Barotseland: Eight Years Among the Barotse" by D. E. C. Stirke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work details the author's experiences and observations while living among the Barotse people, particularly during significant leadership under the Paramount Chief Lewanika. The book likely explores the culture, customs, and social dynamics of the Barotse nation, alongside the historical context of their interactions with colonial forces. The opening of the
book introduces readers to the personal reflections of the author, who expresses gratitude for the assistance he received while compiling the work. He highlights the leadership of the late Paramount Chief Lewanika, noting his noteworthy reign marked by statesmanship and alliances with European missionaries. Stirke sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Barotse people's origins, their societal structure, and their agricultural and cultural practices, emphasizing the rich tapestry of influences that shape their identity. This segment establishes a historical foundation that promises a mixture of cultural insights and anthropological observations throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stirke, D. E. C. |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Johnston, Harry, 1858-1927 |
| Title | Barotseland : eight years among the Barotse |
| Original Publication | London: John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, LTD., 1922. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Western Province (Zambia) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71338 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71338-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 236 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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