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John Nixon, Pioneer Of The Steam Coal Trade In South Wales: A Memoir (1900)

John Nixon, Pioneer Of The Steam Coal Trade In South Wales: A Memoir (1900)

Vincent, James Edmund

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ISBN10: 1166598888
ISBN13: 9781166598884
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Nixon, Pioneer of the Steam Coal Trade in South Wales: A Memoir is a book written by James Edmund Vincent and published in 1900. The book is a biographical account of John Nixon, who is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the steam coal trade in South Wales during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Nixon's life, starting from his early years in Scotland, where he was born in 1815. It then goes on to describe his move to South Wales, where he began his career in the coal industry. The book covers Nixon's rise to prominence in the industry, his business ventures, and his contributions to the development of the steam coal trade in the region.The book also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of South Wales during the 19th century, and how Nixon's work had an impact on the region's economy and society. It highlights the challenges that Nixon faced in his business ventures, including competition from other coal producers, and the difficulties in transporting coal to markets.Overall, John Nixon, Pioneer of the Steam Coal Trade in South Wales: A Memoir is a valuable historical account of one of the most important figures in the coal industry in South Wales during the 19th century. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of John Nixon, and the impact that his work had on the region's economy and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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