Amazing Pipeline Stories
Title | Amazing Pipeline Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Dermot Cole |
Publisher | Epicenter Press (WA) |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | History |
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In the 1970s, the world's largest construction companies invaded Alaska in a wild rush to build the 800-mile $8 billion trans-Alaska pipeline. Workers by the tens of thousands headed north, hoping to make their fortunes working on the pipeline, in a stampede that dramatically affected Alaska. With the avalanche of big money and new arrivals came new problems: drugs, prostitution, gambling, and violent crime. Rapid economic and social changes ultimately touched the lives of virtually every Alaskan. Journalist Dermot Cole, dean of the Alaska press corps, recalls the best of the pipeline stories with humor, authenticity, and drama.
The Great Alaska Pipeline
Title | The Great Alaska Pipeline PDF eBook |
Author | Stan Cohen |
Publisher | |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9780933126718 |
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Controversy
Title | The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Controversy PDF eBook |
Author | Peter A. Coates |
Publisher | Lehigh University Press |
Pages | 456 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780934223102 |
In 1977 oil began to flow south from the Arctic through the controversial Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). This study considers the TAPS proposal and controversy as an extension (even a culmination) of established processes, policies, and attitudes within Alaska history, American environmental history, and the history of conservation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Landmen
Title | The Landmen PDF eBook |
Author | Armand Spielman |
Publisher | Publication Consultants |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 2016-07-09 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1594336091 |
Armand Spielman had no idea of the overwhelming task before him! It was March 1969 and Armand had accepted a temporary position as a landman for the company that would build the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. His task–acquire the project right-of-way so that crude oil would flow from the oil-producing fields of Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez where it would be shipped to west-coast refineries. Later, realizing the daunting task at hand, Armand recruited his long-time friend Jay Sullivan. Jay assembled an unlikely group of men who proved that ingenuity, perseverance, and a bit of naivety could get the job done. This is their story–the struggles and obstacles overcome to obtain the land needed to build the great Alaskan pipeline.
800 Miles to Valdez
Title | 800 Miles to Valdez PDF eBook |
Author | James P. Roscow |
Publisher | Prentice Hall |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
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The actual building of the line is described and the controversial issues of environmental impact, timing, planning and accountability are discussed.
Amazing Surfing Stories
Title | Amazing Surfing Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Alex Wade |
Publisher | Fernhurst Books Limited |
Pages | 187 |
Release | 2012-09-28 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1118340205 |
This eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers, as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines. Each compelling tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike, and many are illustrated with colour photographs.
Heard it on the Pipeline
Title | Heard it on the Pipeline PDF eBook |
Author | Rick Minnett |
Publisher | |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Pipe industry |
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