LocalPlaces – Johannesburg

Description

LocalPlaces – Johannesburg offers a clear, compelling journey through centuries of history. From ancient societies and great migrations to the discovery of the world’s largest gold reef, and the overnight rise of a vast city. The story follows Johannesburg’s triumphs and setbacks as it was rebuilt six times in just 130 years. Told through vivid storytelling rather than academic prose, the book links local places to global events, revealing how empires, diamonds, gold, and ordinary people shaped the City of Gold.

Written by renowned guide and storyteller Gerald Garner, this concise history brings the past to life with insight, empathy, and unexpected detail. It’s a book for curious locals and travellers alike – for anyone who wants to understand Johannesburg, and South Africa, as places of resilience and real human connection.

LocalPlaces – Johannesburg gathers the city’s extraordinary story into one clear, accessible narrative for the first time.