Street of George Town, Penang: An Illustrated Guide to Penang’s City Streets & Historic Attractions

Streets of George Town is a serious guide to things visible and invisible. The traditional neighbourhoods and urban villages which make up the cosmopolitan city are carefully explored. In the wealth of surviving built heritage are the stories of those who have contributed to the prosperity of the trading settlement, from Penang’s founding settlers and early builders to latter-day personalities. In these streets is the living history of a uniquely complex multi-cultural society. Richly illustrated with over 280 photos, this guide is meant for every visitor who has ever enjoyed George Town’s charming streetscapes, and every Penangite who wishes to rediscover his or her own home town.

Published by Areca Books
Paperback
2012
ISBN: 9789839886009