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Flaming River: The Story of an Intrepid Boy Who Developed a Petroleum Field

Flaming River: The Story of an Intrepid Boy Who Developed a Petroleum Field

McAlister, Hugh

Hardcover

General Juvenile FictionScience & Nature

ISBN10: 1025657276
ISBN13: 9781025657271
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Flaming River: The Story of an Intrepid Boy Who Developed a Petroleum Field is a classic adventure tale that captures the ambitious spirit of early 20th-century industrial America. The story follows a courageous young protagonist who ventures into the burgeoning world of oil exploration, navigating the high-stakes environment of the petroleum industry. Set against a backdrop of rapid technological advancement and the untamed landscapes of oil fields, the narrative details the challenges of drilling, the dangers of the trade, and the ingenuity required to succeed in a volatile market.

Author Hugh McAlister masterfully blends technical details of oil production with a fast-paced coming-of-age story, highlighting themes of perseverance, business acumen, and scientific curiosity. As the protagonist faces both natural and man-made obstacles, readers gain insight into the historical development of energy resources and the bold personalities who shaped the modern industrial age. This work serves as an engaging example of early juvenile fiction that aimed to inspire young readers with the possibilities of engineering and entrepreneurship. With its focus on discovery and determination, Flaming River remains a compelling look at the American dream during the height of the industrial revolution.

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