Growing Up in the Oil Patch

Adventures in the bustling world of oil exploration

John Schmidt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Natural Heritage Books

Published:17th Aug '89

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This engaging narrative explores the lives of diverse individuals in the oil industry, showcasing their ambitions and challenges in Growing Up in the Oil Patch.

In Growing Up in the Oil Patch, John Schmidt takes readers on an engaging journey through the vibrant and often tumultuous world of the oil industry. The narrative is rich with the stories of a diverse cast of characters, including statesmen, scoundrels, and visionaries, each contributing to the dynamic landscape of the oil patch. Through their ambitions and struggles, readers gain insight into the complex interplay of personal aspirations and the broader economic forces at play in this booming sector.

The book delves into the lives of these ambitious individuals, illustrating how their dreams and desires are often intertwined with the fortunes of the oil industry. As the oil patch grows, so do the challenges and opportunities faced by its inhabitants. Schmidt’s storytelling captures the essence of this era, highlighting both the excitement of discovery and the darker side of greed and ambition that often accompanies such rapid growth.

Growing Up in the Oil Patch is not just a chronicle of events; it is a reflection on the human spirit in the face of change. Readers will find themselves engrossed in the lives of those who dared to dream big, even as they navigated the complexities of a world driven by oil. This book serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of those who call the oil patch home.

ISBN: 9780920474570

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: unknown

192 pages