Download or read book Western Pennsylvania s Oil Heritage written by Charles E. Williams and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of oil flowing from a well in the wilds of northwestern Pennsylvania shook the modern world in 1859. Refined as kerosene for lamps, a lubricant for home and industrial needs, and ultimately as a fuel for transportation in the form of gasoline, oil literally changed the world and defined global economics and politics. Western Pennsylvanias Oil Heritage profiles the history of Pennsylvania oil from its discovery and development to its impact on the culture, economy, and environment of the oil region. These vintage postcards provide a glimpse into the wide-ranging history of western Pennsylvanias oil region, from the cradle of the industry at Oil Creek, to the immensely productive Bradford oil field, and on to cities and towns like Oil City, built largely by the black gold.
Download or read book History Of Western Pennsylvania s Oil Region written by Rene Hinchliff and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pennsylvania has been home to many world-changing events over the years, from the Declaration of Independence to the discovery of the polio vaccine, to the creation of the Big Mac. However, you could argue that few, if any, of these had as large an impact as what occurred in northwestern Pennsylvania in late August of 1859. Oil was known to exist in northwestern Pennsylvania for hundreds of years. Over that time, Native Americans had been collecting oil from seeps in the ground along Oil Creek and passed that knowledge onto settlers to the area. This book profiles the history of Pennsylvania oil from its discovery and development to its impact on the culture, economy, and environment of the oil region. These vintage postcards provide a glimpse into the wide-ranging history of western Pennsylvania's oil region, from the cradle of the industry at Oil Creek to the immensely productive Bradford oil field, and on to cities and towns like Oil City, built largely by the black gold.
Download or read book The Early and Later History of Petroleum written by J. T. Henry and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume includes "28 [i.e. 27] Woodburytype illustrations from photographs, the frontispiece is of early wells and the remainder are portraits. American Photo-Relief Printing Co., Philadelphia. John Carbutt supt. did the prints. The large frontispiece photograph by Mather is one of the early images of the oil region ... ."--Hanson Collection catalog, p. 45.
Download or read book The Pennsylvania Oil Region History of Its Rise and Wonderful Progress The Atlantic and Great Western Railway From the New York Herald Etc With a Map written by and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oil Region Reminiscences written by Oil Men's Association of Butler County and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Early and Later History of Petroleum written by J. T. Henry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Early and Later History of Petroleum: With Authentic Facts in Regard to Its Development in Western Pennsylvania The biographical sketch'es, which make up so important a part of the work, are from among the representative men of the Region, - and they furnish, individually and collectively, very many interesting and valuable facts, with reference to develop ments, early and late, in the Oil Region of Pennsylvania, never before given to the public in an authentic form. And here we may as well refer to the fact that no sketches are given of Operators at Petroleum Centre, Columbia, Tarr Farm, Rouseville, Oil City, President, and but one at Franklin. As brevity is the soul Of wit, we may add - the neglect is not ours. While we have, in the list of biographies given, made a fair showing of the representative men of the Oil Region of Western Pennsylvania, we have not exhausted this portion of our subject. There are scores Of men connected, in one way and another, with this great mining industry, whose history, and whose developments as producers, would add interest to our effort, and lustre to their names, - but we have been unable, in many cases, to Obtain per mission thus to do astice to them. We may do this in future edi tions of the work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Petroleum A History of the Oil Region of Venango County Pennsylvania written by Samuel J. M. Eaton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-01-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.
Download or read book Pennsylvania s Oil Heritage written by Sean K. Miller and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1859, Edwin L. Drake drilled an opening into the western Pennsylvania earth, forever altering the global landscape. The petroleum treasure buried underneath was oil, transforming these rugged hills into the setting of the "black gold rush." Pennsylvania's oil region was the location of America's first oil boom and was the world's leader in the development of oil production between 1859 and 1901. This collection of stories relates to the people, places and events in western Pennsylvania's Allegheny River Valley and how this scarce commodity shaped their lives. Sean K. Miller is a product of the region's first oil drillers, and he combines his professional storytelling abilities with his family history in the oil industry to produce a narrative that is both entertaining and educational.
Download or read book PETROLEUM written by REV. S. J. M. EATON and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Petroleum written by Samuel J. M. Eaton and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oil on the Brain written by Gary S. McKinney and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary McKinney has revised and expanded his first edition about Clarion County to include the oil region of Northwestern Pennsylvania. He entices the reader further into the fascinating history of the early days of oil discovery in the United States. It boasts of 85 more pages with over 80 new photos, maps and illustrations. Plus, township maps, personal biographical sketches and business directories have been added - an important source for genealogical family research. This second edition, even more, brings the importance of the Titusville connection to the hunt for crude. Many of the world?s first true oil men hailed from Venango County, Pa. From there, Western Pennsylvania ?Wildcatters? such as Watson and Bayne, Galey and Guffy discovered, developed and followed the great oil fields on through Clarion County and all across America. Jonathan Watson?s right-hand man S. G. Bayne; Edwin C. Bradley; and John Fertig, mayor of Titusville, all tell their forgotten stories. The smell of crude oil fresh from the ground was a powerful lure. Everyone was afflicted with ?Oil on the Brain? and great excitement followed each new find. Boom towns grew and died; personal fortunes were built and lost. Nowhere were the vast pools of oil safe: Titusville and Petroleum Centre to Parker?s Landing, from Greece City to Bradford. Onward they drilled, Oklahoma to Texas, ?Spindletop? to California. This 309-page hardcover history is a fresh and interesting look at the old time oil business, and contains over 300 photographs, maps and illustrations. OIL ON THE BRAIN will arouse the interest of any reader living in today?s oil-dependent world. The author explains, ?It was my intention to write a history that was interesting, light and readable by everyone.?
Download or read book Petroleum written by Samuel John Mills Eaton and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Petroleum: A History Of The Oil Region Of Venango County, Pennsylvania: Its Resources, Mode Of Development, And Value: Embracing A Discussion Of Ancient Oil Operations Samuel John Mills Eaton J. P. Skelly, 1866 Technology & Engineering; Petroleum; Petroleum; Petroleum industry and trade; Technology & Engineering / Petroleum; Venango County (Pa.)
Download or read book Petroleum written by K. Mills and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Wonder of the Nineteenth Century Rock Oil in Pennsylvania and Elsewhere Etc written by Thomas A. GALE and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Petroleum and Petroleum Wells What petroleum is where it is found and what it is used for With a complete guide book and description of the oil regions of Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio written by J. H. A. BONE and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Petrolia written by Brian Black and published by Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM. This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This award-winning history provides a fascinating look at the Civil War era oil boom in western Pennsylvania and its devastating impact on the region. In Petrolia, Brian Black offers a geographical and social history of a region that was not only the site of America’s first oil boom but was also the world’s largest oil producer between 1859 and 1873. Against the background of the growing demand for petroleum throughout and immediately following the Civil War, Black describes Oil Creek Valley’s descent into environmental hell. Known as “Petrolia,” the region of northwestern Pennsylvania charged the popular imagination with its nearly overnight transition from agriculture to industry. But so unrestrained were these early efforts at oil drilling, Black writes, that “the landscape came to be viewed only as an instrument out of which one could extract crude.” In a very short time, Petrolia was a ruined place—environmentally, economically, and to some extent even culturally. Black gives historical detail and analysis to account for this transformation. Winner of the Paul H. Giddens Prize in Oil History from Oil Heritage Region, Inc.
