A Good Investment: A Story Of The Upper Ohio (1872)

By William Flagg, William Joseph Flagg, Mathews. W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock). 1837-1912.

Book Overview

""A Good Investment: A Story Of The Upper Ohio"" is a novel written by William Joseph Flagg and originally published in 1872. The story is set in the Upper Ohio region and follows the lives of various characters who are involved in the oil industry during the mid-19th century. The main character, John St. John, is a young man who has inherited a small oil well from his father. With the help of his friend and mentor, Colonel Tom, he learns how to navigate the complex and often dangerous world of oil drilling and production. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters including rival oil barons, corrupt politicians, and a love interest. The novel provides a glimpse into the early days of the oil industry and the challenges faced by those who sought to profit from it. It also explores themes of greed, ambition, and the importance of integrity in business. Overall, ""A Good Investment"" is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the development of one of America's most important industries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436889839
• ISBN13: 9781436889834
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"