The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company - Gilbert Holland Montague - Bog

""The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company"" is a historical account of the growth and dominance of the Standard Oil Company, written by Gilbert Holland Montague. The book explores the early beginnings of the oil industry in America, detailing the rise of John D. Rockefeller and his associates as they built the largest oil company in the world. Montague examines the strategies and tactics employed by Standard Oil to gain control of the oil market, including the formation of trusts and monopolies, as well as the use of aggressive pricing and marketing tactics. The book also delves into the legal battles and controversies that arose as a result of the company's practices, including the landmark antitrust case that ultimately led to the breakup of the company. Through extensive research and analysis, Montague provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Standard Oil Company and its impact on American business and society.1902. The study of the Standard Oil Company was undertaken by the author while Ricardo Scholar in Economics at Harvard University and is based on reports of the investigation of railroads in New York State by Hepburn Committee in 1879, the Congressional committee investigation of trusts of 1888, and the Industrial Commission, 1900. Standard Oil's relations with railroads and pipe lines and effect of those relations.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.