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Oil Man
The Story of Frank Phillips and the Birth of Phillips Petroleum
by Michael Wallis
ISBN: 0312131356
ISBN-13: 9780312131357
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 1995
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.6 pounds
Publisher's Notes
The bestselling historian of the West captures the life and times of an American hero--and depicts the modern oil empire he created--in this rousing biography of Frank Phillips, one of the greatest self-made busines tycoons of the 20th century. Photos.
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Oil Man
Wallis, Michael
St. Martin's Griffin, 1995 This book is in very good to near fine condition. The binding is tight and pages are clean. It appears to have not had use. The cover has bumps and scuffs. There is no creasing on the spine.. Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by visionarybook (United States)
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Oil Man: The Story Of Frank Phillips & The Birth Of Phillips Petroleum
Wallis, Michael
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Griffin. Soft Cover. 0312131356 Book has a light crease on back corner. Elsewhere, minor wear. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Name inside. A nice copy. ***PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!*** . 1995. ( more information) Offered by The Book Files (United States)
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Oil Man : The Story of Frank Phillips and the Birth of Phillips Petroleum
Wallis, Michael
NY: St. Martin's Press, 1995. Biography which Phillips' grandson says would not have been written during the old man's lifetime, as it exposes too many personal secrets. Unmarked copy. Laid in, a photograph (post card) of the Phillips ranch House, now part of Woolaroc Museum outside Bartlesville, OK.. ISBN: 0312131356. Author Signature, Half-Title Page. First Paperback US Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Large 8vo. Frank Phillips--biography; Oil Industry Pioneers. ( more information) Offered by Lane's Books (United States)
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