Basutoland And Its People - Beware - Other Items With The Same Title (1930-1939)

“Basutoland and its People“. Intertitle “Basutoland is a mountainous territory surrounded entirely by the Union of South Africa, but its tribes are ruled by their native chiefs under the protection of the Imperial Government.“ Several shots of the people and livestock travelling across vast land. Intertitle “The country was originally inhabited by a few wondering Bushmen, primitive people of a dirty yellow colour, and only some 4 feet high.“ Close up shot of a native man talking. Intertitle “150 years ago Basutoland was invaded by tribes of stalwart negroes, the ancestors of those who now wholly inhabit it.“ Close up shot of a young black man with funny hair (only on top of head, straight up) talking into camera moving his head. Intertitle “Incessant tribal warfare was the rule until 1884, when the Imperial Government took control. Since then peace has reigned.“ Various shots of the native village with people and livestock around. Intertitle: “Native huts are built of stone. Reeds form the roof
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