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Oil Wells In The Woods

Oil Wells In The Woods

John Christopher O’Day

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9789354485305
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Deep in the forest, derricks rise where only tall trees once stood, and human ambition collides with the raw force of nature. The woods are never silent. Rooted in the early twentieth century, John Christopher O’Day’s Oil Wells in the Woods blends classic adventure novel energy with vintage industrial drama, tracing the arrival of the oil industry into a remote forest community and the stark changes it brings to life in the remote woods. In this rare work of oil industry fiction, the frontier is not only geographic but mechanical and moral, as wilderness and industry meet in an atmosphere thick with risk, hope, and hard work.More than simple entertainment, Oil Wells in the Woods stands as a vivid document of an early 1900s fiction landscape fascinated by machines, money, and the human cost of progress. Its clear, vigorous prose and early 20th century setting make it accessible to modern readers, classic fiction for youth, and a rich choice for homeschool literature study or for fans of Jack London seeking a classic oilfield adventure. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, and a distinctive addition to any library of wilderness writing and industrial-era tales.

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