Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation by James Otis

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Author Otis, James, 1848-1912
Title Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation
Note Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation" by James Otis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows Ralph Gurney, a college student, as he spends his vacation in the oil-rich region of Pennsylvania and becomes embroiled in the exciting and dangerous world of oil speculators and moonlighters. Through Ralph's eyes, readers are introduced to the thrilling backdrop of oil drilling, illegal practices, and the camaraderie of young men adventuring in a landscape filled with both opportunity and peril. The opening of the novel introduces Ralph Gurney as he reunites with his college friend George Harnett in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Their conversation reveals George's occupation as a civil engineer engaged in the booming oil industry, and he excitedly shares details about the area's activities, including the more dubious practices of moonlighters—those who work outside the legal boundaries of the oil business. As they embark on a journey, they encounter Bob Hubbard, a young man known for his reckless shooting, who proves to have connections with the moonlighters. Tension builds when Ralph learns about the risks associated with this underground world, setting the stage for an adventure fraught with excitement, danger, and moral dilemmas, as Ralph grapples with his newfound role in this unconventional venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Oil fields -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Prospecting -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 27984
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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