Texas has never done things quietly. When the Lone Star State entered the oil industry, it did it with a boom.
The discovery catapulted Texas into the center of oil exploration.
Petroleum became a literal fuel for change, and it dramatically altered the history of Texas. Oil changed rural areas into cities, attracted new businesses & new residents, and allowed farmers & ranchers the ability to ship their goods faster than ever before.
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Julie DeWees Sparks is Texas history in motion. From the oil fields to the archives, she’s spent her life uncovering the stories that built the Lone Star State. With insider knowledge from years in the oil industry and a passion for preserving its past, her book brings the early days of Texas’s oil boom roaring back to life.
“This book explores the intertwined narratives of Texas's pivotal oil booms, the legacy of its vast ranches, and the ambitious individuals who dared to shape its destiny.”
— Julie DeWees Sparks
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