The Cape of Good Hope

A colourful tapestry of diverse political, cultural and religious beliefs has been woven together over the centuries to form the Cape. From the earliest inhabitants to seafarers and adventurers; from travellers of foreign shores to slaves and refugees from Africa and the East; from poets and writers to musicians: all have left their stamp on the peninsula. The natural attractions are equally diverse: mountains, sea, fauna and flora compete with each other, indeed the Cape Peninsula's beauty is intoxicating. This book sketches the area's colourful history and shares its tales and legends whilst taking the reader on a journey from Cape Town City Centre to Cape Point and back.
 
A colourful tapestry of diverse political, cultural and religious beliefs has been woven together over the centuries to form the Cape. From the earliest inhabitants to seafarers and adventurers; from travellers of foreign shores to slaves and refugees from Africa and the East; from poets and writers to musicians: all have left their stamp on the peninsula. The natural attractions are equally diverse: mountains, sea, fauna and flora compete with each other, indeed the Cape Peninsula's beauty is intoxicating. This book sketches the area's colourful history and shares its tales and legends whilst taking the reader on a journey from Cape Town City Centre to Cape Point and back.