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Published on: 2003-02-28
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Original language: English

There are more than 490 mountain passes in the western, eastern and northern Cape, many of them more than a century old and the product of considerable engineering feats. They provide ways through and over the natural barriers in the region, giving access to regions and communities, and offering the infrastructure that makes for a thriving economic and social life. They also pass through spectacular natural scenery and are in themselves objects of great beauty and ingenuity. There have been books before about the passes - but all, even the most recent by Jose Burman, are long out of print. Now Graham Ross, a retired civil engineer and himself a distinguished padmaker, has written the story of 31 of the best-known or most significant mountain passes. Combining careful research with a readable style and nice sense of humour, this book tells some wonderful stories and makes one long to head for the mountains. But this is not old history warmed up: the author brings a lifetime's experience as an engineer and padmaker to bear on his subject, and has the knack of conveying, in easily understandable terms, the extent of the engineering problems and achievements which each pass involved. At the same time he not only is concerned with the original construction, often in the nineteenth century, but pursues their histories up to the present, describing the second and third waves of pass-building that occurred in the twentieth century, first in the 1940s and 50s and latterly in the 1970s and 80s. Illustrated throughout with colour and sepia photographs and accompanied by helpful maps, this book is for the reader with a love of the open road, an interest in history and a delight in the triumphs of human ingenuity and imagination. Paris Romance Walking Tour of Montmartre - Paris Viator Love is in the air on this romance-themed walking tour of Paris which takes you through the charming neighborhood of Montmartre and other romantic spots around the ... Cape Tours Personalised itinerary designed in partnership with you to exceed your objectives and expectations; Introduce you to the real South Africa keeping you away from the ... Annual Passes - AllEars.Net For current pricing on Florida Resident annual passes and all other ticketing media visit our ticket pricing page. ***** Annual Passholder room ... Skyline Trail - Cape Breton Highlands National Park ... A dramatic headland cliff overlooks the rugged coast from the end of this level trail. You can enjoy an eagle's view of the Cabot Trail as it winds its way down the ... Railway Getaways - Train Holidays - Rovos Rail and ... Railway Getaways provides trips onboard the Rovos Rail and Shongololo Express luxury trains that travel around South Africa and Southern Africa countries. Andes - Wikipedia Etymology. The etymology of the word Andes has been debated. The majority consensus is that it derives from the Quechua word anti which means "east" as in Antisuyu ... 22 day Cape Town to Tanzania by Rail & Zanzibar Explore vibrant Cape Town; See Table Mountain & the Cape Winelands; Travel on the world's most luxurious train; Enjoy a malaria-free Big 5 safari; Take a tour of ... 8 Stops On The Road To The Biedouw Valley - blog.sa-venues.com The route into the Biedouw Valley is beautiful in its own right. Here are 8 stops on the road to the Biedouw Valley that will change your life ... Swartberg - Wikipedia The Swartberg mountains (black mountain in Afrikaans) are a mountain range in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is composed of two main mountain chains ... TicketsInventory Tickets : Buy Tickets for Concerts ... Tickets for Concerts Sports Theatre and More Online at TicketsInventory.com
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