Items related to Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Zerah Colburn was a well-known nineteenth century locomotive engineer, journalist and publisher. In life he mixed with the famous men of engineering in America and Britain. Ans he was among 200 leading Americans nominated for New York University's Hall of Fame. But Colburn was an enigma, a dark and irascible man with a violent temper. His work colleagues in London called him the 'Spirit of Darkness'. But why did he shoot himself at the age of 38 at the height of his career?
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
John Mortimer was the author of the Rumpole series, many of which formed the basis for the PBS-TV series Rumpole of the Bailey. The first book featuring his most famous character, Horace Rumpole, was published by Penguin in 1980. His work also includes many novels and plays and three acclaimed volumes of autobiography. A former barrister, Mortimer, who was knighted in 1998, lived in Oxfordshire, England. He died in January of 2009.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherArima Publishing
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 184549024X
- ISBN 13 9781845490249
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages520
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 57.52
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Published by
arima publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9781845490249
Buy New
US$ 57.52
Convert currency
Stock Image
Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Published by
Arima Publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781845490249_lsuk
Buy New
US$ 51.43
Convert currency
Stock Image
Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Published by
Arima Publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2912160240426
Buy New
US$ 68.67
Convert currency
Stock Image
Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Published by
arima publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9781845490249
Buy New
US$ 52.45
Convert currency
Stock Image
Zerah Colburn The Spirit of Darkness
Published by
arima publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781845490249
Buy New
US$ 113.42
Convert currency
Seller Image
Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Published by
Arima Publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Gebunden. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnZerah Colburn was a well-known nineteenth century locomotive engineer, journalist and publisher.n n In life he mixed with the famous men of engineering in America and Britain. Ans he was among 200 leading Ame. Seller Inventory # 448367874
Buy New
US$ 81.91
Convert currency
Seller Image
Zerah Colburn the Spirit of Darkness
Published by
Arima Publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 184549024X
ISBN 13: 9781845490249
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Zerah Colburn was a well-known nineteenth century locomotive engineer, journalist and publisher. In life he mixed with the famous men of engineering in America and Britain. Ans he was among 200 leading Americans nominated for New York University's Hall of Fame. But Colburn was an enigma, a dark and irascible man with a violent temper. His work colleagues in London called him the 'Spirit of Darkness'. But why did he shoot himself at the age of 38 at the height of his career. Seller Inventory # 9781845490249
Buy New
US$ 101.01
Convert currency