Author:
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ISBN: 9789811426520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Pioneers of Singapore
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789811426520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789811426520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Pioneers of Singapore (2020 Edition - PDF)
Author: Lee Chin Lim, Soon Oon Chan, Alan Bay
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9811706964
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
We always hear the names Raffles or Farquhar whenever we discuss Singapore’s early history. But what of the many other pioneers who were just as important? What are their stories? Accompanied by lively, charming illustrations, Pioneers of Singapore brings you the accounts of thirty-five key figures in Singapore’s colonial history. Some of them include: Who broke up one of the biggest communal riots in Singapore? Who founded the first hospital in Singapore that was built entirely without help from the government? Who produced the first comprehensive map of Singapore and designed most of its early buildings? Read on as our forefathers come to life with the help of comic artist Alan Bay’s beautiful artwork, as the 2004 bestseller returns in an all-new coloured edition!
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9811706964
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
We always hear the names Raffles or Farquhar whenever we discuss Singapore’s early history. But what of the many other pioneers who were just as important? What are their stories? Accompanied by lively, charming illustrations, Pioneers of Singapore brings you the accounts of thirty-five key figures in Singapore’s colonial history. Some of them include: Who broke up one of the biggest communal riots in Singapore? Who founded the first hospital in Singapore that was built entirely without help from the government? Who produced the first comprehensive map of Singapore and designed most of its early buildings? Read on as our forefathers come to life with the help of comic artist Alan Bay’s beautiful artwork, as the 2004 bestseller returns in an all-new coloured edition!
Indian Pioneers of Singapore
Author: Pugalenthi Sr
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : East Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : East Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Pioneers of the Streets
Author: Iskander Mydin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : City and town life
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : City and town life
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Pioneers of Singapore
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789971881344
Category : Singapore
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789971881344
Category : Singapore
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
1911 Revolution
Author: Wan qing yuan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789810785673
Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789810785673
Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
From Kilts to Sarong
Author: Graham Berry
Publisher: Landmark Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814189650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Farquhar, Crawford, Cavenagh, Thomson, Anderson, Napier, Fullerton, Henderson, MacRitchie, MacPherson, Outram, Purvis, Spottiswoode. These are some of the Scots who have played a part in making Singapore. Guthrie, Fraser & Neave, Rodyk & Davidson, Sime Darby, Swan & Maclaren, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Straits Trading Company. These are just a few of the numerous companies with Scottish founders who continue to play an active role in the economy of Singapore. The old Parliament House, Raffles Institution, Raffles Hotel, Stamford House, Goodwood Park Hotel, Cairnhill, Horsburgh Lighthouse, MacDonald House. All these places and more have Scottish connections in one way or another. Written in a popular style, this book tells the story of the Scots – administrators, engineers, traders and various professionals – who helped to develop early Singapore and lay some of the foundations for its undoubted growth and success. The first book on the subject, it appeals to not only those who are interested in the history of the Scottish, but also all who are interested in the history and heritage of Singapore.
Publisher: Landmark Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814189650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Farquhar, Crawford, Cavenagh, Thomson, Anderson, Napier, Fullerton, Henderson, MacRitchie, MacPherson, Outram, Purvis, Spottiswoode. These are some of the Scots who have played a part in making Singapore. Guthrie, Fraser & Neave, Rodyk & Davidson, Sime Darby, Swan & Maclaren, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Straits Trading Company. These are just a few of the numerous companies with Scottish founders who continue to play an active role in the economy of Singapore. The old Parliament House, Raffles Institution, Raffles Hotel, Stamford House, Goodwood Park Hotel, Cairnhill, Horsburgh Lighthouse, MacDonald House. All these places and more have Scottish connections in one way or another. Written in a popular style, this book tells the story of the Scots – administrators, engineers, traders and various professionals – who helped to develop early Singapore and lay some of the foundations for its undoubted growth and success. The first book on the subject, it appeals to not only those who are interested in the history of the Scottish, but also all who are interested in the history and heritage of Singapore.
Pioneers of Singapore
Author: Lee Chin Lim
Publisher: ASIAPAC BOOKS
ISBN: 9811706999
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
We always hear the names Raffles or Farquhar whenever we discuss Singapore’s early history. But what of the many other pioneers who were just as important? What are their stories? Accompanied by lively, charming illustrations, Pioneers of Singapore brings you the accounts of thirty-five key figures in Singapore’s colonial history. Some of them include: - Who broke up one of the biggest communal riots in Singapore? - Who founded the first hospital in Singapore that was built entirely without help from the government? - Who produced the first comprehensive map of Singapore and designed most of its early buildings? Read on as our forefathers come to life with the help of comic artist Alan Bay (Once Upon a Singapore… Traders)’s beautiful artwork, as the 2004 bestseller returns in an all-new coloured edition!
Publisher: ASIAPAC BOOKS
ISBN: 9811706999
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
We always hear the names Raffles or Farquhar whenever we discuss Singapore’s early history. But what of the many other pioneers who were just as important? What are their stories? Accompanied by lively, charming illustrations, Pioneers of Singapore brings you the accounts of thirty-five key figures in Singapore’s colonial history. Some of them include: - Who broke up one of the biggest communal riots in Singapore? - Who founded the first hospital in Singapore that was built entirely without help from the government? - Who produced the first comprehensive map of Singapore and designed most of its early buildings? Read on as our forefathers come to life with the help of comic artist Alan Bay (Once Upon a Singapore… Traders)’s beautiful artwork, as the 2004 bestseller returns in an all-new coloured edition!
Pioneers Once More
Author: Mui Hoong Chua
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civil service
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civil service
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Portraits of Singapore
Author: Lei Qi Min
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ISBN:
Category : Portraits
Languages : en
Pages :
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ISBN:
Category : Portraits
Languages : en
Pages :
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