John Washington Steele (51 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 211 pages. Illustrated. This is a facsimile copy of the original first edition published in 1902. It is copy #118 of only 500 numbered copies of this limited edition. Pristine, very fine condition.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good blk lettering. No Dust Jacket. First Edition Thus. Marron cardstock cover wtih gilt image and; No marks or writing, clean tight binding; seems unread;; A facsimile copy of the original first edition published in 1902 of a an early oil millionaire who also lost it all; Ltd edition No. 488/500; John Washington Steele; 236 pages. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Limited. 211 Pages. Limited edition reprint of the 1902 original book, #424 of 500. No dustjacket. This is a fascinating memoir/autobiography of a man born in 1843 in Pennsylvania, his early life and then involvement in the Oil business there. The book's exterior would be in Fine condition except for the faint remnants of a crease on the upper right corner of the front cover. The interior book, however, is in a Fine to Like-New condition with no visible extraneous markings, detriments or distractions throughout it and thus all of its printing and illustrations are in a very well-preserved condition and the interior book remains well-glued into its cover. The interior book feels like it was never read. If you order this very interesting first person account of the early-mid 1800's in Pennsylvania from us, we will carefully wrap it up in either foam or bubble wrap, and then post it right away to you in a new padded envelope with some extra padding and with both insurance and tracking on it.…

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Coal Oil Johnny is an iconic figure in the history of the oil industry, and this book tells his story in his own words. John Washington Steele provides a fascinating insight into the early days of the oil boom and his own role in it. From his days as a young troublemaker to his rise as an oil tycoon, his story is full of drama and intrigue. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the oil industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of John Washington Steele, who inherited a fortune from his aunt's oil farm in the midst of the early Pennsylvania oil boom. As an inexperienced and naive young man, Steele's newfound wealth quickly attracted both genuine friends and opportunistic acquaintances. Amidst the excitement of the oil rush, Steele embarked on a reckless spending spree, investing in dubious ventures and indulging in lavish purchases. The author provides a vivid account of Steele's rise and fall, exploring themes of greed, social mobility, and the transformative power of wealth. Through Steele's experiences, this book offers a unique glimpse into the heady days of the oil industry and the social and economic changes it wrought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Coal Oil Johnny is an iconic figure in the history of the oil industry, and this book tells his story in his own words. John Washington Steele provides a fascinating insight into the early days of the oil boom and his own role in it. From his days as a young troublemaker to his rise as an oil tycoon, his story is full of drama and intrigue. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the oil industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

CD. Condition: D'occasion - Comme neuf.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. hardback book in good condition,lite dampstain,edge of some pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Not Issued. 1st Edition. A Fine Stipple Brown Linen With A Few Oil Wells And Railroad Tracks Staaamped In Gilt/ And A Title Overlaid Of "Coal Oil Johnny" Small Octavo Six More B/W Plates In The Book. One Being Pushed But Still In Place. Top Edge Gilt. 211 Pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 236.