9780282168483 - Petroleum and Petroleum Wells: With a Complete Guide Book and Description of the Oil Regions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio (Classic Reprint) de... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1865, provides a historical account of the discovery and development of the petroleum industry in the United States, with a focus on the Pennsylvania Oil Region. The author, an oil industry insider, traces the history of the industry from its humble beginnings to the booming enterprise it had become by the mid-1800s. The book details the methods used to extract and refine oil, the challenges faced by early oilmen, and the impact of the industry on the region and the nation. It also provides insights into the geology and chemistry of petroleum, and discusses the medicinal and industrial uses of oil and its byproducts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the oil industry, the development of Pennsylvania, or the history of American industry and innovation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.