The Landmen: How They Secured the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Right-of-Way

By Michael Travis and Armand Spielman

Armand Spielman had no idea of the overwhelming task before him! It was March 1969 and Armand had accepted a temporary position as a landman for the company that would build the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. His task–acquire the project right-of-way so that crude oil would flow from the oil-producing fields of Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez where it would be shipped to west-coast refineries. Later, realizing the daunting task at hand, Armand recruited his long-time friend Jay Sullivan. Jay assembled an unlikely group of men who proved that ingenuity, perseverance, and a bit of naivety could get the job done. This is their story–the struggles and obstacles overcome to obtain the land needed to build the great Alaskan pipeline. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publication Consultants
• Release date: Apr 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781594336096

Michael Travis

Michael Travis is an environmental engineer and principal with a consulting firm in Anchorage, Alaska. He is a pilot and enjoys traveling throughout Alaska and working with fascinating people in his great state. He is also an avid golfer and loves to play during Alaska’s brief and intense summers. Michael lives in Anchorage with his wife, Barbara, and their daughter, Natalie.