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Discovery! by Wallace Stegner

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Discovery! by Wallace Stegner

Illuminating a little-known but extremely significant period in world history--the discovery of oil in the Middle East and the beginnings of what is now the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)--this captivating history explores the birth of the Middle Eastern oil industry. From the king and his royal court to the desert guides, scientists, and mechanics who built the original oil company, Aramco, the distant and desperately poor world of Depression-era Saudi Arabia is vividly brought to life. Written more than 50 years ago, this detailed account serves as a kind of time capsule and features the author's prescient insights into the cultural and technological consequences of King Ibn Saud's deliberate decision to choose America as his commercial ally.

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ISBN 13 9780970115744
ISBN 10 0970115741
Title Discovery!
Author Wallace Stegner
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Selwa Press
Year published 2007-09-18
Number of pages 259
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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