Signs of a Colonial Era
Synopsis:The authors, in this illustrated book, explain the origins and meanings of the street names in Hong Kong. Through their exhaustive research, Signs from a Colonial Era provides the stories behind the well-known streets and those that are obscure and puzzling.
ISBN:9789622099449
Language:English
Author:Andrew Yanne and Gillis Heller
Author Biography:Andrew Yanne was a native of Hong Kong, educated in the U.K., now retired from textile manufacturing. He has had a life-long interest in photography. Gillis Heller is a long-time resident of Hong Kong, a lawyer for a public company, with a keen interest in Hong Kong history. Andrew Yanne is Gillis Heller's 小舅父 (mother’s younger brother).
