Edmundson, William

Nitrate King

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ISBN 13:: 9780230112803
author:: Edmundson, William
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Palgrave Macmillan
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 186
Dimensions:: 140mm X 216mm
Genre:: History Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:: New
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The Nitrate King: A Biography of "Colonel" John Thomas North By W. Edmundson This biography tells the story of 'Colonel' John Thomas North, a mechanic from Leeds who rose to become one of the richest men of his time. Despite his success, he remains a lesser-known figure in Britain and is shrouded in controversy in Chile and Peru. Forgotten by some and reviled by others, North's life is marked by contradictions and intriguing circumstances. William Edmundson's biography sheds new light on this complex individual, revealing the factors that contributed to his remarkable rise and fall. Through meticulous research, Edmundson presents a nuanced portrait of 'Colonel' John Thomas North, a man whose legacy continues to fascinate and provoke.

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