<p>In 'Flowing Gold,' Rex Beach intricately weaves a tale that encapsulates the vigor and tumult of early 20th-century oil prospecting. With a masterful grasp of narrative and a clear-eyed portrayal of the era's relentless pursuit of progress and fortune, Beach imbues his work with a robust lyricism and an acute sociological insight. His exploration of human greed, ambition, and the transformative power of the American dream is set against a back...