From Ship's Cook to Baronet
Download or Read eBook From Ship's Cook to Baronet PDF written by David Jenkins and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : David Jenkins |
| Publisher | : University of Wales Press |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2011-09-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780708324240 |
| ISBN-13 | : 070832424X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis From Ship's Cook to Baronet by : David Jenkins
Book excerpt: 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.
