The Wildcatters: An Informal History of Oil-Hunting in America
| AUTHOR | Tait, Samuel W., Jr. |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (06/13/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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The Wildcatters: An Informal History Of Oil-Hunting In America is a book written by Samuel W. Tait, Jr. The book is a comprehensive account of the oil industry in America and the people who made it what it is today. The author takes a look at the history of oil drilling in America, from the early days of the industry to the present day. He explores the lives of the men and women who risked everything to find oil, from the wildcatters who drilled for oil in the early days of the industry to the modern-day oil tycoons who control the industry today. The book is an engaging and informative read that provides a fascinating insight into the history of the American oil industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and the people who made it great.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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ISBN-13:
9781436709132
ISBN-10:
143670913X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
252
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.69 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.19 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
History | Essays
History | United States - 20th Century
History | Engineering (General)
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The Wildcatters: An Informal History Of Oil-Hunting In America is a book written by Samuel W. Tait, Jr. The book is a comprehensive account of the oil industry in America and the people who made it what it is today. The author takes a look at the history of oil drilling in America, from the early days of the industry to the present day. He explores the lives of the men and women who risked everything to find oil, from the wildcatters who drilled for oil in the early days of the industry to the modern-day oil tycoons who control the industry today. The book is an engaging and informative read that provides a fascinating insight into the history of the American oil industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and the people who made it great.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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