A Global Titan Emerges

Beneath the Texas sky lies one of the greatest stories ever told.

In 1901, Spindletop ignited an energy revolution that transformed Texas from an agricultural state into a global economic powerhouse. Under Texas Skies follows the wildcatters, ranching families, entrepreneurs and visionaries whose ambition reshaped not only Texas, but the modern world.

Featuring 144 historic photographs, 15 family trees, and decades of research, Julie DeWees Sparks brings to life the people, places and discoveries that fueled an era of extraordinary growth, innovation and opportunity..

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