Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs
The Evolution of Oil Well Drilling Technology in Alberta, 1883-1970
Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs is a detailed study of an important and little-documented area of the history of oil and gas in Alberta. It is the first comprehensive study to focus on the technologies that made Alberta's oil industry viable. Author Sandy Gow provides an in-depth look at the evolution of oil well drilling technology from 1883 throu …
