The Nitrate King

A Biography of “Colonel” John Thomas North

By:

W. Edmundson

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Studies of the Americas

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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.

Author Biography:

WILLIAM EDMUNDSON is a freelance consultant and writer living in Recife, Brazil. Previously, William Edmundson worked throughout Latin America and the Caribbean for the British Council, most recently as Director of the British Council in Cuba.

Release date Australia

March 31st, 2011

Author

W. Edmundson

Series

Studies of the Americas

Pages

186

Edition

1st ed. 2011

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

10 Illustrations, black and white; XXXI, 186 p. 10 illus.

Dimensions

152x229x12

ISBN-13

9781349294756

Product ID

25414274

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