The Big Rich
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The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes is the fifth and latest book by Bryan Burrough
, published in 2009. The book tells the story of four Texas
oil men and their families that made large fortunes in the oil industry: Hugh Roy Cullen
, Clint Murchison
, Sid Richardson and H.L. Hunt. The book also discusses wildcatter Glenn McCarthy
.
Bryan Burrough
Bryan Burrough is an American author and correspondent for Vanity Fair. He has written five books: Barbarians at the Gate , Vendetta: American Express and the Smearing of Edmond Safra , Dragonfly , Public Enemies and The Big Rich...
, published in 2009. The book tells the story of four Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
oil men and their families that made large fortunes in the oil industry: Hugh Roy Cullen
Hugh Roy Cullen
Hugh Roy Cullen was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Cullen was heavily involved in the petroleum industry, was a large supporter of the University of Houston, and longtime chairman of the board of regents for the university...
, Clint Murchison
Clint Murchison, Sr.
Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr. , was a noted Texas-based oil magnate and political operative. He was also the father of Dallas Cowboys owner Clint Murchison, Jr..-Personal:...
, Sid Richardson and H.L. Hunt. The book also discusses wildcatter Glenn McCarthy
Glenn McCarthy
Glenn Herbert McCarthy was a wildcatter and a charismatic oil tycoon. The media often referred to him as "Diamond Glenn" and "The King of the Wildcatters". McCarthy was an oil prospector and entrepreneur who owned many businesses in various sectors of the economy...
.