Oil Is Where You Find It

Oil Is Where You Find It is a book written by Sam Mims that explores the history of oil exploration and production in the United States. The book takes the reader on a journey through the early days of the oil industry, from the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania in the 1850s to the modern-day fracking boom. Along the way, Mims introduces readers to the colorful characters and larger-than-life personalities who helped shape the industry, including John D. Rockefeller, J. Paul Getty, and H.L. Hunt. The book also delves into the environmental and economic impact of oil production, including the rise of OPEC and the global energy crisis of the 1970s. Oil Is Where You Find It is a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of the most important industries in modern history.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.