Rise of the Cajun Mariners : The Race for Big Oil

The story of four families of Cajun boatmen and their rise from trappers and shrimpers to mega-millionaires. Rise of the Cajun Mariners documents an untold piece of American history#x97;the beginnings of what is now the global, multibillion-dollar marine oil and gas industry. In addition, it gives an insightful insider account of one of America's only truly distinctive cultures#x97;the Cajuns. The book tells the story through the Cajun boatmen who drive the boats that supply and move the men who work the offshore platforms. The book follows four of these French-speaking trailblazers as they scrape to.;Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Prologue; I. The Launch; Chapter 1 The Boy; Chapter 2 The Golden Meadow; Chapter 3 U-Boats and Crew Boats; Chapter 4 Major Minor; Chapter 5 Paratrooper; Chapter 6 The Botruc Brigade; II. Abyss; Chapter 7 Don't Worry About Nothing; Chapter 8 Game Time; Chapter 9 Speeding; Chapter 10 Sovereign State; III. Resurrection; Chapter 11 Nolty on the North Sea; Chapter 12 Bobby Goes to Washington; Chapter 13 Robert Alario and the Cajun Cavalry; Chapter 14 Lucky Dog; Chapter 15 The Contract; IV. The Sultans; Chapter 16 All Hail the Arabs. The story of four families of Cajun boatmen and their rise from trappers and shrimpers to mega-millionaires. Rise of the Cajun Mariners documents an untold piece of American history—the beginnings of what is now the global, multibillion-dollar marine oil and gas industry. In addition, it gives an insightful insider account of one of America's only truly distinctive cultures—the Cajuns. The book tells the story through the Cajun boatmen who drive the boats that supply and move the men who work the offshore platforms. The book follows four of these French-speaking trailblazers as they scrape to buy and build their first boats and struggle toward success. Their success stories will appeal to any believer in the American dream. But it is also a candid account of a wild time in a rough, vital business. Most of the characters are as flawed as they are dynamic. While they are master seamen, they lead a lifestyle that, for many of them, is as much about drinking and whoring as it is about seamanship and deal-making. The seedy side of their business adds complexity to their story and makes the tale especially human. Rise of the Cajun Mariners is a fast-paced tale about the rapid evolution of a worldwide industry, the modernization of a culture, and the deliverance of four fascinating families. Rise of the Cajun Mariners documents an untold piece of American history - the beginnings of what is now the global, multibillion-dollar marine oil and gas industry. In addition, it gives an insightful insider account of one of America's only truly distinctive cultures - the Cajuns. The book tells the story through the Cajun boatmen who drive the boats that supply and move the men who work the offshore platforms. The book follows four of these French-speaking trailblazers as they scrape to buy and build their first boats and struggle toward success. Their success stories will appeal to any believer in the American dream. But it is also a candid account of a wild time in a rough, vital business. Most of the characters are as flawed as they are dynamic. While they are master seamen, they lead a lifestyle that, for many of them, is as much about drinking and whoring as it is about seamanship and deal-making. The seedy side of their business adds complexity to their story and makes the tale especially human. Rise of the Cajun Mariners is a fast-paced tale about the rapid evolution of a worldwide industry, the modernization of a culture, and the deliverance of four fascinating families Intro Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction Prologue I. The Launch Chapter 1 The Boy Chapter 2 The Golden Meadow Chapter 3 U-Boats and Crew Boats Chapter 4 Major Minor Chapter 5 Paratrooper Chapter 6 The Botruc Brigade II. Abyss Chapter 7 Don't Worry About Nothing Chapter 8 Game Time Chapter 9 Speeding Chapter 10 Sovereign State III. Resurrection Chapter 11 Nolty on the North Sea Chapter 12 Bobby Goes to Washington Chapter 13 Robert Alario and the Cajun Cavalry Chapter 14 Lucky Dog Chapter 15 The Contract IV. The Sultans Chapter 16 All Hail the Arabs. Chapter 17 The SuccessionV. Gravity Chapter 18 The Empire Strikes Back Chapter 19 Independence Afterword Acknowledgments Bibliography.