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Oil Patch Empire. JOHN BALLEM

Oil Patch Empire.

JOHN BALLEM

Other works by JOHN BALLEM

Publication: McClelland and Stewart, 1985, Toronto

First edition. 8vo. Two-tone paper over boards, 270 pp. "The story of Bill Crawford, who seemingly has everything. He is the chairman of Venture Oils Limited, a successful company that has given him great personal wealth, many friends, and virtually any woman he wants. Unfortunately, there are a few flies in the ointment. Crawford's wife, the love of his life, was killed in an accident brought on by her drunken stupor; there is an unknown bastard son who is a business whiz and who has resolved to take over his father's company in a personal vendetta: and Crawford's remaining son from his marriage is desperately trying to please his father and make up for the death of his brother by succeeding in the oil industry, when his true love is ranching. Add to all of this Crawford's burning desire to find oil in the Arctic, a move that might bankrupt Venture, and we have the ingredients for corporate intrigue and takeover attempts that could throw our main character out on the streets of Calgary in a search for a new job. It is only through a great deal of hard work, manipulation of shareholders, and lobbying of the government in Ottawa that control of the company is maintained." Fine, unread copy in a fine, price-clipped,dust jacket.

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