OIL MAN: The Story of Frank Phillips and the Birth of Phillips Petroleum (1988, Hardcover)

This compelling biography by Michael Wallis chronicles the life of Frank Phillips, the visionary founder of Phillips Petroleum. From humble beginnings as a barber and banker to becoming a pioneering oil tycoon, Phillips built an empire that shaped the American automobile industry—despite never learning to drive.

Featuring a foreword by John Gibson Phillips, Jr., historical photographs, and a tribute quote from Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon, this 1988 Doubleday publication is a must-have for collectors of petroleum history and vintage Americana.

Details:

• Author: Michael Wallis
• Foreword by: John Gibson Phillips, Jr.
• Publisher: Doubleday (Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group)
• Publication Year: 1988
• ISBN: 0-385-28305-3
• Format: Hardcover
• Printed in: USA
• Condition: Good vintage condition with clean pages and light shelf wear