Albert Lidgett

Albert Lidgett (1876–1936) is best known as the author of Petroleum, a straightforward introduction to the oil industry that was published in London by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons and later revised and enlarged. Library records confirm that the book covered the origins of petroleum, oilfields around the world, production, refining, transport, and uses such as fuel.

What stands out about his writing is its practical tone. In the book's own description, Lidgett says he wanted to present the subject in simple language so general readers could grasp the facts quickly, which gives his work an accessible, explanatory feel rather than a narrowly technical one.

Reliable biographical details about his personal life are limited in the sources found here, so it is safest to remember him primarily through his published work: a clear, useful guide to one of the most important industries of his time.