Black Gold (1920)

Black Gold is a novel written by Lilian Elwyn Elliott and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 1900s in the oil-rich region of Texas. The main character, David Carr, is a young man who inherits a small oil well from his father. Despite his lack of experience in the oil industry, David is determined to make a success of the business and becomes involved in the cutthroat world of oil exploration and production.As David learns the ropes of the oil business, he faces numerous challenges, including corrupt competitors, natural disasters, and personal tragedies. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including his love interest, Mary Lee, and his mentor, the wise old oilman, Captain Joe.The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the American oil industry, with detailed descriptions of drilling techniques, equipment, and the social and economic impact of the industry on the people of Texas.Overall, Black Gold is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and the pursuit of wealth in a rapidly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.