{"product_id":"the-landmen-how-they-secured-the-trans-alaska-pipeline-right-of-way-9781594336089","title":"The Landmen: How They Secured the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Right-of-Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmand Spielman had no idea of the overwhelming task before him  It was March 1969 and Armand had accepted a temporary position as a landman for the company that would build the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. His task-acquire the project right-of-way so that crude oil would flow from the oil-producing fields of Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez where it would be shipped to west-coast refineries. Later, realizing the daunting task at hand, Armand recruited his long-time friend Jay Sullivan. Jay assembled an unlikely group of men who proved that ingenuity, perseverance, and a bit of naivety could get the job done. This is their story-the struggles and obstacles overcome to obtain the land needed to build the great Alaskan pipeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTravis, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael lived in Fairbanks for 20 years and now is a 25-year resident of Anchorage. He is a private pilot and he enjoys traveling throughout Alaska in his Aeronca Sedan, meeting the state's fascinating people. Michael is an environmental engineer and principal of a consulting firm in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. He lives with his wife Barbara. Travis is the author of El Gancho, A Saga of an Immigrant Family's Journey out of Mexico, and Melozi, A Teenager's Search for a Summer Job Lands Him an Adventure in the Alaska Bush.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpielman, Armand:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Armand Spielman moved his young family to California in 1955 and landed a job with Richfield Oil Corporation as a land title analyst. Richfield transferred Armand to Alaska in 1960. Shortly afterwards, Richfield merged with Atlantic Refining to form the Atlantic Richfield Corporation (ARCO). Armand worked for ARCO as a landman for 35 years until his retirement. He is an active member of the Petroleum Club and still keeps abreast of Alaska's oil industry.","brand":"Publication Consultants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50448238870802,"sku":"9781594336089","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30fa7d39-6223-4a05-b74d-8689d869c33f.jpg?v=1729730537","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-landmen-how-they-secured-the-trans-alaska-pipeline-right-of-way-9781594336089","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}