Alaska's Oil/Gas & Minerals Industry (Alaska Geographic, Vol. 9, No. 4) - Softcover

Alaska Geographic Society

 
9780882401706: Alaska's Oil/Gas & Minerals Industry (Alaska Geographic, Vol. 9, No. 4)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 088240170X ISBN 13: 9780882401706
Publisher: Alaska Geographic Society, 1982

Synopsis

Alaska Geographic is an award-winning series that presents the people, places, and wonders of Alaska to the world. Over the past 30 years, Alaska Geographic has earned its reputation as the publication for those who love Alaska. The series boasts more than 100 books to date, featuring communities from Barrow to Ketchikan, animals from bears to dinosaurs, history from the Russian explorers to today, and natural phenomena from the aurora to glaciers. Written by leading experts in their fields, these books are illustrated throughout with world-class photography and include colorful maps for reference.

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Review

Experts detail the geological processes and resulting mineral and fossil fuel resources that contribute substantially to Alaska's economy. Illustrated with historical black-and-white and contemporary color photographs. 216 pages.

Review

This 216-page album-format book traces the 49th state's petroleum and mineral industries from the time of the gold rush to the oil pipeline. Profusely illustrated with pictures and charts, it will be welcomed by both professional readers and laymen. -- Indianapolis News

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Publisher
Alaska Geographic Society
Publication date
1982
Language
English
ISBN 10 
088240170X
ISBN 13 
9780882401706
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
216