Description
Cape Town Images: A Collection of Photographic Highlights from The Argus by Les Hammond is a fascinating photographic record of Cape Town, compiled from the archives of The Argus, one of the city’s oldest newspapers.
Featuring a wide selection of historical photographs, the book captures many aspects of Cape Town’s past, including sporting events, shipping and harbour life, industry, the performing arts, military history, notable personalities, natural disasters, wildlife, and everyday scenes from the city. Together, the images provide a unique visual snapshot of Cape Town across different decades.
As a product of its time, the collection also reflects the editorial priorities and social realities of the era in which many of the photographs were taken, offering modern readers insight into both the city’s history and the historical record itself. This volume is a valuable addition for anyone interested in Cape Town, South African history, historical photography, or Africana.
