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American oil exploration and memories of western Venezuela in the early 20th century

Posted on March 14, 2022 by ahcadmin

My interest in oil narratives stems my own personal experience as a native of one of the most representative oil towns in western Venezuela, Cabimas. I grew up in the shadow of towering oil derricks and gas flares, understanding that … Continue reading →

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