Oil Shale: A Historical, Technical, And Economic Study (1922)

By Martin Joseph Gavin

Book Overview

Oil Shale: A Historical, Technical, and Economic Study is a book written by Martin Joseph Gavin in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of oil shale, which is a sedimentary rock that contains organic matter that can be converted into oil through a process called retorting. The book covers the history of oil shale and its use as a source of fuel, beginning with the earliest known uses in ancient times up until the early 20th century. It also delves into the technical aspects of oil shale, including its composition, properties, and the various methods of retorting and refining it into usable oil. In addition to its technical aspects, the book also explores the economic implications of oil shale, including its potential as a source of energy and its impact on the petroleum industry. It discusses the challenges of extracting and processing oil shale, as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks of using it as a fuel source. Overall, Oil Shale: A Historical, Technical, and Economic Study is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history, science, and economics of oil shale.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166979075
• ISBN13: 9781166979072
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"