An edition of The naming of Johannesburg as an historical commentary (1971)
Books South Africa: a selection from the books issued during the first ten years of the Republic of South Africa.
Boeke Suid-Afrika: 'n Keur uit die boeke wat gedurende die eerste tien jaar van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika uitgegee is
By Niel Hirschson
Publish Date
1971
Publisher
the Festival Book Committee
Language
eng
Pages
93
Description:
The first recorded hint of the name Johannesburg occurs in a Sunday letter written by Capt. Carl von Brandis, and dated 3 October 1886. What is its historical significance, and what is the relationship of this naming to the events of the time? In a fascinating study, the author presents an original and convincing thesis. The name, given by President Paul Kruger in 1886, was only later, in 1891, ascribed to the combined names of Johann Rissik and Christiaan Johannes Joubert. Its basis in 1886 had nothing to do with either of these personalities...
subjects: South Africa, Johannesburg, Naming, Paul Kruger, Gold, Witwatersrand, Randjeslaagte, Portugal, Bibliography, Imprints, Name, History, Names
People: Paul Kruger, Johann Rissik, Christiaan Johannes Joubert
Places: Johannesburg (South Africa)
Times: 19886-1900