Whiteley's Folly. The life and death of a salesman
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- Author(s) Stratmann, Linda
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2004
- Pages 276pp; illus
- Publisher Alan Sutton Publishing
- Place Published Stroud
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Biography of William Whiteley written by a freelance writer. Includes much on his business career and his murder and the revelations of the ensuing court case, notably of his treatment of staff, suppliers, etc. The 14 chapters include: 'The making of Westbourne Grove'; 'Old farmer William'; How to succeed in business'; 'The man of mystery'; 'Burying the past'; 'The legacy of William Whiteley'. Includes family trees of Whiteley, Turner and Rayner families