Teapot Dome

This gem of a book covers the complicated dealings that resulted from the Teapot Dome (and Elk Hills) naval oil reserve grabs by some 1920s oilmen. And, it covers them from the investigative and legal standpoint, following the investigators hired by the Senator Walsh led committee to root out just how many millions of dollars changed hands under the guise of preserving the nation's petroleum reserves for the fleet. Written by a couple of newspaper men, the style is very readable. You do have to get re-accustomed to the archaic practice of having everyone of social importance being referred to…