THE OUTBREAK ON THE WITWATERSRAND MARCH 1922

A copy in the original wrappers of this very scarce 100 pages booklet on the politically important mining strikes and industrial action of 1922, which resulted in the loss of 200 lives. Illustrated with numerous photographs. A folding map at rear indicating where the main operations took place.

Slight browning of the front wraps edges. Previous ownership in pencil on fep. Frontispiece of General Smuts. Content is bright and clear. Stapled in the centre and stringed around.

The Rand Rebellion of 1922 was an armed uprising that is also referred to as the Rand Revolt or Red Revolt. It occurred during a period of economic depression following World War I, when mining companies were faced with rising costs and a fall in the price of gold. With this title, The Outbreak, it gave the rebellion another name.