Early Johannesburg, its buildings and its people by Hannes Meiring

Early Johannesburg, its buildings and its people by Hannes Meiring
This well-researched book is jampacked with wonderful drawings by the author. It starts with Randjeslaagte, the triangle of land on which the city started, and traces the development that occurred on the three large farms surrounding Randjeslaagte, the future city of Johannesburg. Every major building has it own paragraph, giving its history. The story is told in an engaging way, bringing to life the characters who built the early city. A useful Johannesburg reference book.

This well-researched book is jampacked with wonderful drawings by the author. It starts with Randjeslaagte, the triangle of land on which the city started, and traces the development that occurred on the three large farms surrounding Randjeslaagte, the future city of Johannesburg. Every major building has it own paragraph, giving its history. The story is told in an engaging way, bringing to life the characters who built the early city. A useful Johannesburg reference book.