The Outlanders The Men Who Made Johannesburg
Author: Robert Crisp
Publisher: Peter Davies
Edition: First 1964
ISBN: Not stated
Language: English
Condition: Good. Clean copy with tight binding. Foxing and browning of pages
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 435. Print with maps
Additional Information
Robert Crisp was a South African cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in England. He appeared for Rhodesia, Western Province, Worcestershire and South Africa.
He went on to a career in journalism and writing, publishing several accounts of his career in World War II, and earning a reputation as an adventurer.
The Outlanders: The Men Who Made Johannesburg by Robert Crisp is a historical account that delves into the lives and contributions of the Uitlanders, or foreigners, who played a significant role in the development of Johannesburg. These individuals, primarily British and other non-Afrikaner immigrants, flocked to the region in the late 19th century, drawn by the discovery of gold.
The book explores the diverse backgrounds of these immigrants, including miners, engineers, and entrepreneurs from various countries, and how their efforts transformed Johannesburg into a bustling, cosmopolitan city3. It also touches on the political and social tensions between the Uitlanders and the local Afrikaner population, particularly under the leadership of Paul Kruger.
Crisp served during World War II in the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment, later writing two books documenting his experiences: The Gods Were Neutral and Brazen Chariots. These books covered his combat during the early part of the war, first during the British retreat in Greece, then the victory that followed in North Africa. He was decorated for his bravery during the North African campaign, and was also wounded there, nearly dying several times from shrapnel in his skull as well as subsequent infection. Crisp ended the war with a Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, and four "Mentioned in Dispatches".
He went on to a career as a journalist, writing for Wisden and several newspapers. He sailed Greece, climbed mountains, farmed minks in England, and wrote for the East Anglian Daily Times.
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