Exploring for Water

A. Beeby-Thompson

Published by Villiers Publications, 1969

About this Item

Arthur Beeby-Thompson (b. 1873) was one of the key figures in the early discovery of oil reserves throughout the world. He began his career as a water engineer, before focussing increasingly on the discovery of oil. Exploring for Water is his personal account focussing on his work searching for water across four continents, and based on a journal he kept daily for sixty years. His accounts are arranged based on the various placed he worked looking for water. This book is in very good condition, with some minor wear to the fabric at the corners and at the top and bottom of the spine. There is writing and white-out on the front fly leaf. The dust jacket is in fair condition. The spine is discoloured, and there is some staining on the back. There is a large and a small tear on the back, and some small tears to the front, especially at the top. There is also white-out on the front flap of the dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 244

Bibliographic Details

Title: Exploring for Water

Publisher: Villiers Publications

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good