Name: Under Texas Skies: Oil, Ranches, and Dreams That Shaped a State (en Inglés)
SKU: 66902249
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Author: Sparks, Julie Dewees
ISBN: 9781649670380

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Under Texas Skies: Oil, Ranches, and Dreams That Shaped a State (en Inglés)

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State House Press at the Texas Center-Schrein

Autor

Sparks, Julie Dewees

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Inglés

N° páginas

424

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Tapa Dura

ISBN13

9781649670380

Under Texas Skies: Oil, Ranches, and Dreams That Shaped a State (en Inglés)

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Beneath the vast, unyielding Texas sky lies a story of grit, gushers, and grandeur--a tale of how oil, cattle, and the audacious dreams of larger-than-life figures forged a state unlike any other. Under Texas Skies: Oil, Ranches, and Dreams that Shaped a State takes readers on a sweeping journey through Texas history, from the explosive birth of the modern petroleum industry at Spindletop to the fracking boom and beyond. This is not just a chronicle of black gold; it's a vibrant tapestry of ranches sprawling across millions of acres, visionary philanthropists building cities from scratch, and a cowboy culture that defied stereotypes to fuel a global economic titan. With 22 meticulously researched chapters, Under Texas Skies uncovers the improbable friendships, family dynasties, and technological leaps that defined Texas. Discover how oil taxes--starting with a modest 1905 levy--built a state without income tax, funding highways, Neiman Marcus glamour, and a war-winning effort in World War II with pipelines and synthetic rubber. Texas also played a crucial role during World War I, as the nation relied on its oil to power military vehicles and support the war effort. From the million-acre ranches of Texas to the coastal wells rising from Gulf waves, this book captures the raw energy of a land where dreams were as big as the horizon.