{"product_id":"more-lasting-than-bronze-a-story-of-the-1820-settlers-national-monument","title":"More Lasting Than Bronze A Story of the 1820 Settlers National Monument","description":"The 1820 Settlers National Monument, which honors the contribution to South African society made by the first big influx of British settlers, overlooks Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. A living monument, it commemorates the English language as much as the original Settlers, themselves. It is a center for meetings of all citizens of the country. The 1820 Settlers National Monument is mainly used for activities which encourage the ideals of freedom of speech and social interaction using English as a contact language. The monument attributes the importance of the English language and culture in South Africa to two main factors, namely: the widespread use of the language across the country; and the tradition of democracy. Both factors continue to play an important role in the country. -- The author was associated with the building of the monument since the 1955 start of the project to build it. The book traces the history and development of this unique center, including the author's involvement, with many photos and drawings.\nFair: Tidy condition, Marks on front Fly Leaf.","brand":"Natal Witness Print. and Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Fair \/ 000140001","offer_id":48068175757463,"sku":"9780620161145-FR-000140001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9002\/8951\/files\/21829133482408.jpg?v=1785061748","url":"https:\/\/thriftreads.co.nz\/products\/more-lasting-than-bronze-a-story-of-the-1820-settlers-national-monument","provider":"Thrift Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}