From Ship's Cook to Baronet Sir William Reardon Smith's Life in Shipping, 1856 - 1935 |
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Author:
| Jenkins, David |
Series title: | Emersion: Emergent Village Resources for Communities of Faith Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7083-2423-3 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
Publisher: | Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $41.95 |
Book Description:
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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 ships cook, he made a fortune in the shipping industry at the zenith of the Welsh coal trade
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 ships cook, he made a fortune in the shipping industry at the zenith of the Welsh coal trade