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Medium glossy hard cover
160 pages including index
Excellent condition
The Unofficial History of the Cape by Jose Burman takes a lively and unconventional approach to Cape history. Rather than a dry recounting of events, Burman brings the past to life through quirky anecdotes, ironies, and the untold stories of real people. He explores moments like the shipwreck of the "jolly old Phoenician" on the Cape Flats and the French privateers ill-fated battle with HMS Narcissus, which ended practically on a farmers doorstep.
Burmans 37th book, this work reflects his belief that history should be engaging and full of "what if" moments. Its a refreshing take on the Capes past, blending humor, adventure, and historical insight.