Old Cape Colony: A Chronicle of Her Men and Houses from 1652 to 1806 by Alys Fane Trotter
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Old Cape Colony: A Chronicle of Her Men and Houses from 1652 to 1806 by Alys Fane Trotter

R900,00

Secondhand Hardcover in Fair Condition given its age. Pages are not uniformly.

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Published 1903 – Archibald Constable and CO Ltd

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.

The book chronicles the transformation of the region from a simple stopover for spice-laden ships into a diverse and established colonial community. Trotter explores the personal lives of the early pioneers, settlers, governors (such as the Van der Stels), and company officials who were instrumental in shaping the Cape’s identity. 
Key aspects of the book include:
  • Architectural Focus: The author, a keen sketch artist, spent years exploring the region’s oldest farms, historic estates, and distinctive gabled houses. The book features over 80 of her own drawings and sketches, preserving the charm and character of the unique Cape Dutch architecture of the era.
  • Historical Narrative: The narrative traces the settlement of Table Bay and surrounding areas like Stellenbosch, Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Tulbagh. It covers the early land grants, colonial commerce, the introduction of slavery, and the cultural exchanges and power struggles that defined the sociopolitical landscape.
  • Cultural Significance: Trotter offers a unique perspective that captures the “soul” of these historic landmarks and the stories of the people who inhabited them, offering a detailed and personal look at a bygone era of Southern African history. 
The book is considered a culturally important work that provides valuable historical and architectural insights into the foundations of the Cape Colony

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Secondhand Hardcover in Fair Condition given its age. Pages are not uniformly.

Published 1903 – Archibald Constable and CO Ltd

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.

The book chronicles the transformation of the region from a simple stopover for spice-laden ships into a diverse and established colonial community. Trotter explores the personal lives of the early pioneers, settlers, governors (such as the Van der Stels), and company officials who were instrumental in shaping the Cape’s identity. 
Key aspects of the book include:
  • Architectural Focus: The author, a keen sketch artist, spent years exploring the region’s oldest farms, historic estates, and distinctive gabled houses. The book features over 80 of her own drawings and sketches, preserving the charm and character of the unique Cape Dutch architecture of the era.
  • Historical Narrative: The narrative traces the settlement of Table Bay and surrounding areas like Stellenbosch, Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Tulbagh. It covers the early land grants, colonial commerce, the introduction of slavery, and the cultural exchanges and power struggles that defined the sociopolitical landscape.
  • Cultural Significance: Trotter offers a unique perspective that captures the “soul” of these historic landmarks and the stories of the people who inhabited them, offering a detailed and personal look at a bygone era of Southern African history. 
The book is considered a culturally important work that provides valuable historical and architectural insights into the foundations of the Cape Colony

Additional information

Weight 850 g
Dimensions 22 × 16 × 3 cm

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