02422cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324501130016126400510027430000470032533600260037233700260039833800360042450000310046050801940049152012320068553400450191765300250196265300610198785600430204899900170209153672UtSlPG20260610134234.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTN1 aMcLaurin, John J.q(John James),d1841-192310aSketches in Crude-oil :bSome accidents and incidents of the petroleum development in all parts of the globe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-12-06  aProduced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Sketches in Crude-oil" by John J. McLaurin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the developing petroleum industry and its historical significance, providing insights based on personal observation, anecdotes, and illustrations of key individuals involved in this burgeoning field. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of stories and observations that illuminate the diverse aspects of petroleum production and its impact on society.  The opening of the book introduces the historical significance of petroleum, illustrating its long-standing presence from ancient times to the modern era. McLaurin references various historical texts and anecdotes about the recognition and use of oil throughout history, debunking the notion that the petroleum industry is a recent phenomenon. He sets the stage for further exploration of the oil industry, detailing its evolution and the myriad of stories surrounding its discovery and utilization in different cultures across the globe. The writer hints at the deep societal changes brought about by this natural resource, all while juxtaposing humor and historical anecdotes to engage the reader's interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPetroleum -- History  aPetroleum industry and trade -- North America -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53672  c94506d94506