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.
| ISBN: | 9780708324233 |
| Publication date: | 30th September 2011 |
| Author: | David Jenkins |
| Publisher: | University of Wales Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Maritime history European history |