The book "Oil sketches. Some misfortunes and events in the development of the oil industry around the world" by John J. MacLauren is an interesting non-fiction documentary work in which the author talks about a number of accidents and events related to oil production in different parts of the planet . This book opens up to the reader a wide field of study of the oil industry, reveals not only the technical aspects of oil production, but also various incidents accompanying this process. The author offers the reader a deeper understanding and significance of the oil industry as an important component of the modern world, and also emphasizes the importance of safety and a responsible attitude to natural resources. This book will be useful both to specialists in the field of geology and energy, and to the general public who are interested in the problems of energy development and the impact of human activity on natural resources. "Oil Sketches" is a fascinating journey into the world of the oil industry, which helps us better understand the world around us.