Download or read book The Cape Town Book written by Nechama Brodie and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cape Town Book presents a fresh picture of the Mother City, one that brings together all its stories. From geology and beaches to forced removals and hip-hop, Nechama Brodie, author of the best-selling The Joburg Book, has delved deeply into the hidden past of Cape Town to emerge with a lucid and compelling account of South Africa’s fi rst city, its landscape and its people. The book’s 14 chapters trace the origins and expansion of Cape Town – from the City Bowl to the southern and coastal suburbs, the vast expanse of the Cape Flats and the sprawling northern areas. Offering a nuanced, yet balanced, perspective on Cape Town, the book includes familiar attractions like Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch and the Company’s Garden, while also giving a voice to marginalised communities in areas such as Athlone, Langa, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. Many of the images in the book have never been published before, and are drawn from the archives of museums, universities and public institutions. This beautifully illustrated, information-rich book is the defi nitive portrait of the wind-blown, contradictory city at the southern tip of Africa that more than three million people call home

Download or read book Cape Town written by Berlitz Guides and published by . This book was released on 2005-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's best-selling Pocket Travel Guide series. Packed with stunning photographs and detailed, easy-to-use maps, Berlitz Pocket Guides feature expanded, updated hotel and restaurant listings, destination-specific language tips and phrases, and unique cultural notes.And, with more than 40 million copies sold worldwide, they are the perfect choice for today's travelers.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands written by DK Eyewitness and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perched at the foot of Africa, Cape Town and its surrounding wine region really does have it all: cosmopolitan culture, a thriving food and drink scene, and an abundance of breathtaking natural beauty. Make the most of your trip to this stunning region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Cape Town and the Winelands have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10 lists of Cape Town and the Winelands must-sees, including the V&A Waterfront and Robben Island, Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope and Stellenbosch. - Cape Town and the Winelands' most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. - Themed lists, including the best local culture, wildlife experiences, beaches, adventure activities and much more. - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week. - A laminated pull-out map of Cape Town and the Winelands, plus five full-colour area maps Looking for more on Cape Town and the Winelands' culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness South Africa. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Download or read book Cape Town Travel Pack written by Peter Joyce and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cape Town A Place Between written by Henry Trotter and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cape Town is a place between two oceans, between first and third worlds, between east and west. The majority of its citizens: a people between black and white, native and settler, African and European. How can we understand a city that is most assuredly in Africa, though not””seemingly””of it? By exploring this city’s tween-ness, we can begin to understand the soul of this town””haunted by its past, unsure of its future. A short book just over 100 pages, it allows readers to quickly identify the unique pulse of the city, its throbbing historical, social, cultural and political beat that underlies the transactions between all Capetonians. This is not a substitute for a traditional guidebook, but a perfect companion to one, filling in the intimate details that other books leave out.

Download or read book Cape Town written by Gerald Hoberman and published by Gerald & Marc Hoberman Collect. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simultaneously city and wilderness, Cape Town is a place of haunting natural beauty and captivating urban charm. This insightful portrait of the city's history, architectural heritage, scenic wonders, people and diverse cultures will appeal to all those who share an interest in and a love for South Africa's mother city.

Download or read book Seven Days in Cape Town written by Sean Fraser and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main body of this book is divided into seven day-tours in and around Cape Town. Following this are six itineraries - the West Coast and Namaqualand, Southern Cape Coast, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, and the Garden Route. A directory listing covers shopping, nightlife, cuisine, events and more.

Download or read book You Can t Get Lost in Cape Town written by Zoë Wicomb and published by Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South African novel of identity that "deserves a wide audience on a par with Nadine Gordimer."

Download or read book Cape Town written by John R. Shorten and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Secret Cape Town written by Justin Fox and published by Editions Jonglez. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Cape Town is a reserve of well-concealed treasures, revealed only to those residents or visitors prepared to wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they know Cape Town well and those who would like to discover the hidden face of the city"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Time Out Cape Town written by Time Time Out and published by Time Out Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cape Town is all it's cracked up to be. It is still as alluring to adventurers as it was when it was a port of call for the spice traders in the 1600s. Today, visitors are treated to more than just unspoilt landscapes and African exoticism, post-1994 Cape Town has dropped the shackles of its Apartheid past and embraced all that the continent and it's European forefathers have to offer. First World chic blends with bold Third World colours and trendy nightspots exist alongside vibrant African bars. It is a city that celebrates its differences, and from secluded beaches to hip hangouts, from shopping malls to art galleries, the spirit of the place will capture your imagination. Time Out Cape Town offers you all the sightseeing highlights, points you in all the right directions for great shopping and superb local cuisine. Offers local advice on how to get the most out of your visit and every one of the 320 pages is dedicated to giving you the best travel advice.

Download or read book Insight Guides Pocket Cape Town Travel Guide eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guides Pocket Guide Cape Town Travel made easy. Ask local experts. The definitive pocket-sized travel guide. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring Cape Town. From top tourist attractions like Long Street, Boulders Beach and Table Mountain, to cultural gems, including the cell where Nelson Mandela was held on Robben Island, the elegant Cape Dutch mansions of the Cape Winelands, and the breathtaking Tree Canopy Walkway at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Cape Town: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the city's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major attraction highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Covers: City Centre; Victoria and Alfred Waterfront; Table Mountain; Southern Suburbs; Robben Island; Excursions Looking for a comprehensive guide to South Africa? Check out insight Guides South Africa for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Download or read book Cape Town written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wallpaper City Guide Berlin written by Wallpaper* and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast-track guide for the design-conscious traveller Wallpaper* City Guides present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. Here is a precise, informative, insider’s checklist of all you need to know about the world’s most intoxicating cities. Whether you are staying for 48 hours or five days, visiting for business or a vacation, we’ve done the hard work for you, from finding the best restaurants, bars and hotels (including which rooms to request) to the most extraordinary stores and sites, and the most enticing architecture and design. Wallpaper* City Guides enable you to come away from your trip, however brief, with a real taste of the city’s landscape and the satisfaction you’ve seen all that you should. In short, these guides act as a passport to the best the world has to offer.

Download or read book Top 10 Cape Town the Winelands written by Philip Briggs and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2014 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pocket Guide Tracks Tracking in Southern Africa written by Louis Liebenberg and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2023-10-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy guide provides simple tools to help interpret the tracks and signs of some 105 southern African mammals, reptiles, frogs and birds. Photographs and diagnostic spoor illustrations are given for each animal, along with information on behaviour, habits and habitat, and up-to-date distribution maps show where the animals occur. Special features on insects and scat supplement the text and a detailed introduction offers basic guidelines for learning how to become a tracker. Sales points: Clear illustrations of more than 125 animal tracks. 175 full-colour photographs. Special features on insects and scat. Author expertise well recognised in this field.

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cape Town written by Tony Pinchuck and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to this city, including accounts of all the attractions from the historic city centre and Robben Island, to the African townships and Table mountain. It includes details on trips around Cape Town including whale spotting, the Winelands, and Cape Point. The best hotels, restaurants, bars, beaches and shops are reviewed and complemented by the colour maps with grid references for every sight and recommendation.