Stellenbosch Revisited Author:Joy Collier Stellenbosch has a unique significance in South African life, not only as the second European settlement in the country, but as a seat of learning which has produced men famous in all walks of life and no fewer than four of its six Prime Ministers. But above all the beauty of its situation and architecture has attracted universal admiration thro... more »ughout the centuries.
The town has always been a place of pilgrimage for world travelers and this book by Joy Collier is the personal tribute of an artist, writer, and traveler who made it her home for a number of years.
Profusely illustrated with sensitive drawings by the author, this book blends together the fascinating story of the Stellenbosch of yesterday and today, and will be of equal interest to those whose knowledge of the town is limited to a short visit, as well as to the students who throng its streets, and the townspeople themselves. Miss Collier has searched the records for her material and drawn on the memories of some of the older inhabitants to produce an informative and delightful book which will appeal to everyone.« less