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Cape Town Then and Now

ISBN 
9781920545918
Format 
Hardback
Recommended Price 
R390.00
Published 
November 2013
About the book: 

Cape Town Then and Now  is a unique visual portrait of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, contrasting rare archival photographs with stunning contemporary views. 

The book draws on the superb photographic collections of the Western Cape Archives, including the work of Arthur Elliott, Thomas Ravenscroft and Henry Steer. These images portray the changing Cape Town scene from the 1880s to the 1930s – landscape, architecture, transport, recreation and the march of history. 

Where possible, the modern-day photographs, which include spectacular aerial panoramas, have been shot from the same locations as the originals. Detailed captions explain the differences between the old and the new views, and bring out fascinating continuities over time. 

Cape Town Then and Now  is a visual journey that will appeal to Capetonians and visitors alike.

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