Applied petroleum reservoir engineering (Prentice-Hall chemical engineering series) [Hardcover] B. C Craft and M. F. Hawkins

Description

1959 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears and the binding is secure. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library.

This well-worn copy of “Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering” by B.C. Craft is a time-capsule from the golden age of American oil production. Published in 1959, at the peak of the post-war petroleum boom, this textbook was an essential resource for engineers working in the rapidly expanding oil and gas industry. Craft’s pioneering work synthesized the latest theories and methods for maximizing hydrocarbon extraction, making it a seminal text that helped train a generation of reservoir engineers. Despite its weathered appearance, this former library copy bears the hallmarks of a book that was heavily studied and referenced. The creased spine, marked pages, and library stamps speak to its importance as a working reference manual in the heyday of American oil supremacy. For collectors interested in the history of engineering and energy, this vintage volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the technical knowledge that fueled the 20th century’s insatiable thirst for oil.