Studies of the Americas: A Biography of “Colonel” John Thomas North

Edmundson, W.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-03-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230112803

DOI: 10.1057/9780230118799

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 186