Derrick and Drill : Or, an Insight Into the Discovery, Development, and Present Condition and Future Prospects of Petroleum, in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, &C (Classic Reprint)

Edmund Morris

ISBN 10: 1332053424 / ISBN 13: 9781332053421

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 290 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Derrick and Drill : Or, an Insight Into the Discovery, Development, and Present Condition and Future Prospects of Petroleum, in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, &C (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332053424
• ISBN 13: 9781332053421
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the oil industry in Pennsylvania from its humble beginnings to its explosive growth in the mid-1800s. It traces the history of the oil boom, from the initial discovery of oil in 1859 to the subsequent development of the region as a major center of oil production and refining. The author explores the technological innovations that drove the industry's rapid expansion and the economic and social impact it had on the region and the nation as a whole. By examining the industry's growth within the broader context of American industrialization, the author provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of one of the most important industries in the United States.