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Permalink Reply by Checkmateking on November 25, 2009 at 11:10

Early Louisiana and Arkansas Oil and Gas, wonderful book about the industry in our part of the country, hundreds of excellent photos, covers all the booms from the early teens to the 50's.

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Permalink Reply by Bacon on November 27, 2009 at 4:07

Great topic! Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Les Bamburg on November 27, 2009 at 5:18

Bill, one entertaining book is "The Last Boom". On the industry history side there are "The Prize" and "History of Humble Oil & Refining Company".

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Permalink Reply by pops Ferg on November 29, 2009 at 16:18

Folks I have been contacted by several people that vendors such as amazon. com are offering Money in the Ground
and selling outdated copies of the book. The latest and the only one you should buy is the 4.5 edition dated 4/6
I went to Google search and typed in Money in the Gound, Meridian press Up came Meridian Press publishes oil and gas investment books.

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Permalink Reply by Bacon on December 3, 2009 at 11:33

Just a heads up, I just received my copy of Money In The Ground v4.5. Ordered through Amazon a few days ago. They specify version 4.5 in their description, so I figured it'd be safe to order.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on December 3, 2009 at 14:24

Bacon. Your post caused me to look at my copy to see the version number. Although I have had it for a few years, it is also version 4.5. Published in April, 1997. I would have hoped that a more recent update would be available by now. The industry has turned upside down since 1997.

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Permalink Reply by Bacon on December 3, 2009 at 14:31

4.5 was updated 4/06. At least that's what it says on the edition page (whatever it's called). Still not super current but better than '97 I suppose.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on December 3, 2009 at 14:34

That's probably as good as we can expect. It will be interesting to see future editions that incorporate the new world of shale gas.

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Permalink Reply by Brian on December 3, 2009 at 13:44

Are there any books that explain Louisiana Mineral Code? A reference book with examples maybe.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on December 3, 2009 at 14:39

Yes. But unless you aspire to practice mineral law save your money and try this link. It has more than enough mineral law to make me cross-eyed! LOL! Good Luck!

http://law.justia.com/louisiana/codes/21/21.html

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Permalink Reply by John Avatar on December 4, 2009 at 6:00

You can buy the mineral code bound for $37.00 from Claitor's Bookstore in Baton Rouge.
http://www.claitors.com/directions.htm

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