The kings of big spring: God, oil, and one family's search for the American dream
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Published:
New York : Flatiron Books, 2018.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
369 pages : illustrations, map, genealogical tables ; 25 cm
Status:
Description
In 1892, Bryan Mealer's great-grandfather leaves the Georgia mountains and heads west into Texas, looking for wealth and adventure in the raw and open country. But his luck soon runs out. Beset by drought, the family loses their farm just as the dead pastures around them give way to one of the biggest oil booms in American history.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1250058910, 9781250058911
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-369).
Description
In 1892, Bryan Mealer's great-grandfather leaves the Georgia mountains and heads west into Texas, looking for wealth and adventure in the raw and open country. But his luck soon runs out. Beset by drought, the family loses their farm just as the dead pastures around them give way to one of the biggest oil booms in American history.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Mealer, B. (2018). The kings of big spring: God, oil, and one family's search for the American dream. First edition. New York, Flatiron Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Mealer, Bryan. 2018. The Kings of Big Spring: God, Oil, and One Family's Search for the American Dream. New York, Flatiron Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Mealer, Bryan, The Kings of Big Spring: God, Oil, and One Family's Search for the American Dream. New York, Flatiron Books, 2018.
MLA Citation (style guide)Mealer, Bryan. The Kings of Big Spring: God, Oil, and One Family's Search for the American Dream. First edition. New York, Flatiron Books, 2018.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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