The unofficial history of the Cape Tapa dura - 1992

(Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1992) 0798129689. 8vo; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 160, incl. index; illustrations. Lower board very lightly rubbed; gift inscription to front free endpaper; one or two faint fox spots. Very good condition. 'Jose Burman, who has written more books on the history of the Cape Colony than he can count on the fingers of both hands, regards history as far more than a dry, uninspiring accumulation of facts and figures. And the telling of history should reflect this, because it is the story of real men and women and the way they lived, worked, fought and played. History, says Burman, is full of little quirks and ironies, and one can have much fun by allowing the magic little word "if" free play with the course of history. In The unofficial history of the Cape, Burman's 37th book, he does just that - with a mischievous glint in the eye. This is not the history of the official history books, but the tale of the past is brought to life through the… Leer más

Human & Rousseau, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 160 pages (complete). Boards a bit shelf rubbed. Minor markings. Still in a very good condition, tightly bound and internally clean. 1st edition. MK.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Human & Rousseau, 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Boards are shelf rubbed.Minor markings.Well bound.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

South Africa: Human & Rousseau, 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. The boards are rubbed and marked.A few inscriptions.Tear at rear.Excellent binding.Good copy.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

All edges very slightly yellowing; very small bump at head. Appears unread, unmarked. 4 pages colour photo plates; numerous text illustrations in b&w; some maps in b&w.