Singapore Through 19th Century Prints Paintings

Download or read book Singapore Through 19th Century Prints & Paintings written by Hong Suen Wong and published by Didier Millet,Csi. This book was released on 2010 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an unmatched collection of topographic prints and glorious full-colour paintings this delightful volume takes readers on an intimate and revealing tour of Singapore through its first century of being. Often published diversely in Europe and America in the accounts of scientific voyages, travel books, and in bound folios, these works portray the experiences of 19th century travellers, reflecting their impressions, prejudices, and insights of life in the new colony. Distinguished by exceptional detail, Singapore Through 19th Century Prints & Paintings is an intriguing and insightful visual record of Singapore¿s past.