Old Towns and Villages of the Cape - Hans Fransen
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Description
Hans Fransen’s 'Old Towns and Villages of the Cape' is a richly illustrated study of the origins and development of the older towns, villages and hamlets of the former Cape Colony, with particular attention to town planning and historic streetscapes. Covering almost one hundred settlements, from Calvinia in the north to Colesberg and Grahamstown in the east, the book examines how surveying, settlement patterns, religious congregations, trade and local geography shaped their development. More than 700 illustrations, including historic photographs, early watercolours, maps and aerial views, document these places before modern development transformed many of their original features. Published by Jonathan Ball Publishers in 2006, this substantial reference work is an invaluable resource for readers interested in South African architecture, urban history and built heritage.
Condition
Good condition, light wear to the dust-jacket.
Filed under: Architecture