Isbn: 9781332239481 - petroleum: its development and uses (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book from the late 19th century chronicles the history and development of petroleum, a natural resource that was transforming the author's contemporary world. Exploring its historical significance from ancient times to the rapidly industrializing 1890s, this book examines the numerous applications of petroleum as a fuel, lubricant, and illuminant. The author provides an in-depth examination of the then-booming industry's methods of extraction, refining, and transportation, using examples from the major oil-producing regions of the time. Going beyond a simple technical description, the book also considers the economic and environmental implications of the petroleum industry, providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between energy, technology, and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…