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Title:
Sketches in Crude-oil
Some accidents and incidents of the petroleum development in all parts of the globe
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Sketches in Crude-oil" by John J. McLaurin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the developing petroleum industry and its historical significance, providing insights based on personal observation, anecdotes, and illustrations of key individuals involved in this burgeoning field. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of stories and observations that illuminate the diverse aspects of petroleum production and its impact on society. The opening of the book introduces the historical significance of petroleum, illustrating its long-standing presence from ancient times to the modern era. McLaurin references various historical texts and anecdotes about the recognition and use of oil throughout history, debunking the notion that the petroleum industry is a recent phenomenon. He sets the stage for further exploration of the oil industry, detailing its evolution and the myriad of stories surrounding its discovery and utilization in different cultures across the globe. The writer hints at the deep societal changes brought about by this natural resource, all while juxtaposing humor and historical anecdotes to engage the reader's interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McLaurin, John J. (John James), 1841-1923
EBook No.: 53672
Published: Dec 6, 2016
Downloads: 1348
Language: English
Subject: Petroleum -- History
Subject: Petroleum industry and trade -- North America -- History
LoCC: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Sketches in Crude-oil
Some accidents and incidents of the petroleum development in all parts of the globe
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Sketches in Crude-oil" by John J. McLaurin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the developing petroleum industry and its historical significance, providing insights based on personal observation, anecdotes, and illustrations of key individuals involved in this burgeoning field. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of stories and observations that illuminate the diverse aspects of petroleum production and its impact on society. The opening of the book introduces the historical significance of petroleum, illustrating its long-standing presence from ancient times to the modern era. McLaurin references various historical texts and anecdotes about the recognition and use of oil throughout history, debunking the notion that the petroleum industry is a recent phenomenon. He sets the stage for further exploration of the oil industry, detailing its evolution and the myriad of stories surrounding its discovery and utilization in different cultures across the globe. The writer hints at the deep societal changes brought about by this natural resource, all while juxtaposing humor and historical anecdotes to engage the reader's interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McLaurin, John J. (John James), 1841-1923
EBook No.: 53672
Published: Dec 6, 2016
Downloads: 1348
Language: English
Subject: Petroleum -- History
Subject: Petroleum industry and trade -- North America -- History
LoCC: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.