Eroïca : the Quest for Oil in Indonesia (1850-1898) /

A tribute to the pioneers of oil exploration in Indonesia (1850-1898). Using authentic reports, diaries, relevant texts, personal notes and pictures, Poley brings to life the heroic efforts of Reerink (Cheribon, W. Java), Zijlker and Kessler (Deli, NE Sumatra), Stoop (Surabaya and Rembang, E Java),...

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Main Author: Poley, J. Ph
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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2000.
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