The History of the Standard Oil Company by Ida M. Tarbell
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| Author | Tarbell, Ida M. (Ida Minerva), 1857-1944 |
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| Title | The History of the Standard Oil Company |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The History of the Standard Oil Company" by Ida M. Tarbell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the rise and development of the Standard Oil Company, with a particular emphasis on the machinations of its founder, John D. Rockefeller. Tarbell's work promises to unravel the complex narrative of how this influential company shaped the American petroleum industry and navigated the challenges of competition, legislation, and public perception. The opening of the book sets the stage by detailing the origins of the petroleum industry in the United States, particularly in Northwestern Pennsylvania, where oil was first discovered and harnessed in the mid-19th century. It chronicles the early fascination with oil as a commodity and its transformation from a curiosity into a significant economic force. The section outlines the early struggles of drillers and refiners as they grapple with logistical challenges and the rapid expansion of the oil market. Additionally, it introduces pivotal figures and events that led to the establishment of the commercial systems around oil extraction and distribution, underscoring the foundational developments that paved the way for the rise of the Standard Oil Company. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Standard Oil Company -- History |
| Subject | Petroleum industry and trade -- United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60692 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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