Moshesh
Britishnoun
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The Basutos are a branch of the Bechuana race, who had been formed by their chiefs Motlume and Moshesh into a powerful nation, which could hold its own against Boer or Zulu.
From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 by Creswicke, Louis
Moshesh agreed, and a new frontier was settled by the Governor.
From Impressions of South Africa by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount
Before he reached it, however, a message from Moshesh overtook him.
From Impressions of South Africa by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount
Moshesh, chief of the Basutos, was born in the end of the eighteenth century.
From Impressions of South Africa by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount
Moshesh died in 1870, and the policy he had initiated was carried on by his successor Masupha.
From General Gordon A Christian Hero by Churchill, Seton
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