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The Nitrate King: A Biography of “Colonel” John Thomas North - Studies of the Americas 1st ed. 2011 edition
W. Edmundson
The Nitrate King: A Biography of “Colonel” John Thomas North - Studies of the Americas 1st ed. 2011 edition
W. Edmundson
William Edmundson examines the spectacular life story of 'Colonel' John Thomas North, also known as 'The Nitrate King,' a mechanic in Leeds who became one of the best-known and richest men of his time. Forgotten in Britain and vilified in Chile and Peru, this is the first biography of a controversial but compelling figure.
186 pages, 10 Illustrations, black and white; XXXI, 186 p. 10 illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 31, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781349294756 |
Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 186 |
Dimensions | 230 × 151 × 13 mm · 334 g |
Language | English |