From Ship's Cook to Baronet: Sir William Reardon Smith's Life in Shipping, 1856-1935 - David Jenkins - Books - University of Wales Press - 9780708324233 - September 30, 2011
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From Ship's Cook to Baronet: Sir William Reardon Smith's Life in Shipping, 1856-1935

David Jenkins

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From Ship's Cook to Baronet: Sir William Reardon Smith's Life in Shipping, 1856-1935

Sir William Reardon Smith (1856-1935) was one of the foremost figures in south Wales in the early twentieth century. His was a classic story of 'rags to riches' - starting life as a deck-hand and ship's cook, he made a fortune in the shipping industry at the zenith of the Welsh coal trade.


192 pages, Illustrations (some col.), facsims., geneal. table, maps, ports. (some col.)

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released September 30, 2011
ISBN13 9780708324233
Publishers University of Wales Press
Pages 192
Dimensions 233 × 158 × 16 mm   ·   532 g

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