KETCHES IN

SKET

CRUDE OIL

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SOME ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS OF THE PETROLEUM
DEVELOPMENT IN ALL PARTS OF

THE GLOBE

WITH PORTRAITS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

BY JOHN J. McLAURIN
Author of "A Brief History of Petroleum," "The Story of
Johnstown," etc.

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my neighbor, and friend for many years, a man of large heart and earnest purpose.

HON. CHARLES MILLER

FRANKUN whore sterling qualities have schimed the highest purses in life and won the confidence and esteem of his fellows, This Volums is

Respectfully Dedicated.

NOTE

Many of the illustrations and portraits in this volume are from photographs by John A. Mather, Titusville, Pa.

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