The Evolution Of The Oil Industry (1920)

By Victor Ross

Book Overview

The Evolution Of The Oil Industry is a historical account of the development and growth of the oil industry, written by Victor Ross in 1920. The book covers the history of oil from its discovery in the United States in the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, including the rise of the major oil companies such as Standard Oil and the development of new technologies for oil exploration, drilling, and refining. Ross provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political factors that influenced the growth of the industry, including the impact of wars and government regulations. The book also explores the social and environmental consequences of oil production, including the exploitation of workers and the impact on the natural environment. Overall, The Evolution Of The Oil Industry is a comprehensive and informative historical account of one of the most important industries of the modern era.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: 054888241X
• ISBN13: 9780548882412
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"