High altitude energy: a history of fossil fuels in Colorado

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scamehorn, H. Lee (Howard Lee), 1926-2016, Author.

Series:

Mining the American West

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] University Press of Colorado 2002

Language Note:

English

Summary:

High Altitude Energy: A History of Fossil Fuel in Colorado is a timely, articulate history of coal, coke, oil, gas, and oil shale extraction and production in Colorado. Scamehorn examines the origin, evolution, and aspects of the social and economic impact of these industries in Colorado. He treats each of the fuel sources separately from their discoveris and initial production in the nineteenth century to the energy crisis of the 1970's, through the 1980's, and upt to the present energy concerns. In detailing the state's long history of fossil fuel production, Scamehorn thoroughly dissects the arguments and conclusions of the domestic energy shortages made during the decades since the Second World War. Today's readers-faced with either ever increasing energy costs or controversial plans to drill in national wildlife refuges-will be impressed by the timeliness of Scamehorn's analysis of the failure of the U.S. government to achieve energy independence.

Contents:

King coal, 1860-1930

Smelter fuel, 1877-1930

Lamp oil to motor fuel, 1860-1930

Lighting and heating with gas, 1870-1930

Coal from bust to boom again, 1930-1973

Fuel for the car culture, 1930-1973

Natural gas, 1930-1973

Synthetic fuels, 1917-1973

Energy crisis, 1973-1985

Beyond the energy crisis.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

1-280-50103-0

9786610501038

0-87081-697-7

OCLC:

1024262878