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Oil Shales of Kentucky

Oil Shales of Kentucky

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Technology & EngineeringGeneral ScienceGeology

ISBN10: 102587708X
ISBN13: 9781025877082
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Oil Shales of Kentucky is a comprehensive geological and technical study examining the shale deposits within the state of Kentucky. Authored by experts Reinhardt Thessen, David White, and Charles Stevens Crouse, this work provides a detailed analysis of the stratigraphic distribution, chemical composition, and economic potential of oil-bearing shales during the early 20th century. The text explores the microscopic characteristics of the shale, the processes of oil extraction, and the specific geological formations that define Kentucky's mineral wealth.

This volume serves as a significant historical record of American energy exploration and geological science. It offers vital insights into the methodologies used to assess fossil fuel reserves and the scientific understanding of carbonaceous deposits at the time. Oil Shales of Kentucky remains an essential resource for geologists, historians of science, and those interested in the industrial development of natural resources in the Appalachian region. Through its rigorous scientific approach, the work illuminates the intersection of geology and the burgeoning petroleum industry during a transformative era of resource management.

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