As a freelance award-winning author, Ceane O'Hanlon-Lincoln regularly contributeed historical articles for the Daily Courier newspaper in Connellsville, Pa., from February 2000 through March 2002. Meticulously researched, yet written with a personal touch, her Chronicles have brought to life the rich history of Fayette County and surrounding areas - a vivid tapestry of assorted people, places and events that affected and shaped the county as well as the nation. She has compiled and built upon the articles, as well as added many unpublished writings, tailoring these vivid and thrilling historical chronicles into an easy-to-read collection.

OIL ON THE BRAIN: THE DISCOVERY OF OIL AND THE EXCITEMENT OF THE BOOM IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. Thanks to Colonel Edwin Drake and his famous blacksmith/oilwell driller, "Uncle Billy," the 1860s were years of extensive growth and development in the Venango County oil fields of Pennsylvania. The excitement and rush of people that followed had not been seen since the Great California Gold Rush of 1849. As the "Upper Field" began to play out and production slowed, up stepped the newly discovered Clarion, Armstrong and Butler County oil region.

This is the first book of its kind to explore this turbulent period in our history as it directly affected the Pittsburgh area, revealing previously unrecorded facets about Pittsburgh’s role during the conflict, and never-before published photographs and Documents.

This is the first book of its kind to explore this turbulent period in our history as it directly affected the Pittsburgh area, revealing previously unrecorded facets about Pittsburgh’s role during the conflict, and never-before published photographs and documents.