Where It All Began

This book chronicles the discovery of oil and development of the oil industry in West Virginia and Southeastern Ohio from the mid-Eighteenth Century. It delves into the powerful political influence that the industry leaders had on the creation of the state of West Virginia in the midst of the turmoil of the Civil War. It shows the importance of the Parkersburg area and West Virginia in the development of the world's most powerful and significant industries. The industry revolutionized modern history - from the kerosene light to modern plastics (for which the mid-Ohio valley is now famous). The amount of money involved is almost beyond comprehension when oil-related transactions of the 1800's are translated into today's dollar equivalents.It is fully illustrated with over 270 pictures and maps - many never before published - and contains much original historical material with insightful analysis covering a range of political, social and economics events from the early 1800's to the present. Original material from newspapers, deeds and personal diaries provide a vivid portrait of the early days of the area.          By David L. McKain and Bernard L. Allen               416 pages      The Book Also ContainsCivil War History Original 1860's "Oilpatch" Diaries West Virginia Statehood History West Virginia Genealogy Factual Historical Reference Local Parkersburg/Marietta & Regional History First Wartime Oilfield Attack First Oilfield in the United States

 
Where It All Began
 
Where It All Began
This book chronicles the discovery of oil and development of the oil industry in West Virginia and Southeastern Ohio from the mid-Eighteenth Century. It delves into the powerful political influence that the industry leaders had on the creation of the state of West Virginia in the midst of the turmoil of the Civil War. It shows the importance of the Parkersburg area and West Virginia in the development of the world's most powerful and significant industries. The industry revolutionized modern history - from the kerosene light to modern plastics (for which the mid-Ohio valley is now famous). The amount of money involved is almost beyond comprehension when oil-related transactions of the 1800's are translated into today's dollar equivalents.It is fully illustrated with over 270 pictures and maps - many never before published - and contains much original historical material with insightful analysis covering a range of political, social and economics events from the early 1800's to the present. Original material from newspapers, deeds and personal diaries provide a vivid portrait of the early days of the area.          By David L. McKain and Bernard L. Allen               416 pages      The Book Also ContainsCivil War History Original 1860's "Oilpatch" Diaries West Virginia Statehood History West Virginia Genealogy Factual Historical Reference Local Parkersburg/Marietta & Regional History First Wartime Oilfield Attack First Oilfield in the United States   
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