An introduction to the profession of the Independent Petroleum Landman, this book is recommended for those who are interested in a career as a Landman, Landman Trainees, and those with less than 2 years of experience. The book gives a brief history of the US oil business, a description of the work done by a Petroleum Landman, the working conditions of the job as well as pay information, professional terminology, tips for being self-employed and some basic oil & gas law.
The book is now in it's second edition with an additional 21 pages of information including a new section on working in California.