Old Times In Oildom (1911)

By George W. Brown and George W. Brown

Book Overview

Old Times In Oildom is a book written by George Washington Brown and published in 1911. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the oil industry in America. Brown draws on his personal experiences and knowledge of the industry to provide a detailed account of the people, places, and events that shaped the oil industry during its formative years.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the oil industry. Brown begins by providing a brief history of the industry, tracing its roots back to the early 19th century. He then goes on to describe the various methods used to extract oil from the ground, including the famous ""drilling"" technique that revolutionized the industry.Throughout the book, Brown provides colorful anecdotes and stories about the people who worked in the oil industry, from the roughneck laborers to the wealthy oil barons. He also describes the various towns and cities that sprang up around the oil fields, each with their own unique culture and customs.Overall, Old Times In Oildom is a fascinating and engaging account of one of America's most important industries. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the people and events that shaped the oil industry, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and industry.Being A Series Of Chapters In Which Are Related The Writer�������s Many Personal Experiences, During Fifty Years Of Life In The Oil Regions.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: 1166306437
• ISBN13: 9781166306434
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"