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Stanisław Szczepanowski, a pioneer of Galicia’s oil industry, borrowed boldly and drilled wells that transformed the region. In 1899, however, his business ventures ended in a major scandal. Was this an ambitious vision ahead of its time, or financial fraud? I turn to the evidence to find out.

Background music: Scott Buckley — “I Walk With Ghosts”.

Sources
Sławomir Koper, Tomasz Stańczyk. Ostatnie lata polskiego Lwowa.
Діло 01.10.1899, 10.11.1899
Przegląd polityczny, społeczny i literacki 03.10.1899
Słowo Polskie 01.10.1899-17.11.1899
Stanisław Szczepanowski. Nędza Galicyi w cyfrach i program energicznego rozwoju gospodarstwa krajowego

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