Derrick and Drill: Or, an Insight Into the Discovery, Development, and Present Condition and Future Prospects of Petroleum, in New York,

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A pioneering study of the oil industry in America by the British journalist Edmund Morris. Originally published in 1865, 'Derrick and Drill' offers a detailed and authoritative account of the history, technology, and impact of petroleum extraction in the United States. With its engaging prose and meticulous research, this book is a fascinating glimpse into a crucial moment in American economic and environmental history.