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The Jungle is a novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. Sinclair wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities. However, most readers were more concerned with his exposure of health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century, based on an investigation he did for a socialist newspaper.The book depicts working class poverty, the lack of social supports, harsh and unpleasant living and working conditions, and a hopelessness among many workers. These elements are contrasted with the deeply rooted corruption of people in power. A review by the writer Jack London called it, "the Uncle Tom''s Cabin of wage slavery".Sinclair was considered a muckraker, or journalist who exposed corruption in government and business.

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a harrowing tale that follows the life of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant, and his family as they navigate the brutal realities of the American Dream in the meatpacking district of Chicago. The novel starkly illustrates the exploitation of immigrant workers, exposing the dangerous working conditions, rampant corruption, and the sheer struggle for survival faced by those at the bottom of the economic ladder. Jurgis's journey reveals the dark underbelly of industrial capitalism, where human lives are secondary to profit.Upton Sinclair's The Jungle sheds light on the egregious conditions within the Chicago meatpacking industry. Drawing from his firsthand investigation, Sinclair intended to advocate for socialism but instead sparked an uproar over food safety and workers' rights, leading to significant reforms. The novel's graphic depiction of the industry's unsanitary practices underscored the power of investigative journalism in effecting social reform, marking a critical moment in the Progressive Era. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Mental Radio is a book written by Upton Sinclair, an American writer and social reformer. The book is a collection of experiments and observations conducted by Sinclair and his wife, Mary Craig Sinclair, on telepathy and psychic phenomena. The Sinclairs conducted these experiments by sending and receiving mental messages between themselves, with Mary acting as the sender and Upton as the receiver. The book describes in detail their experiences and the various techniques they used to communicate telepathically. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is an introduction to the concept of telepathy and the Sinclairs' personal experiences with it. It also includes a brief history of psychic research and the scientific theories behind telepathy. The second part of the book is a collection of transcripts of the mental messages that Mary sent to Upton, along with his responses. Mental Radio was first published in 1930 and caused a stir in the scientific community. Some researchers praised the book for its contribution to the study of psychic phenomena, while others dismissed it as unscientific and unreliable. Despite the controversy, Mental Radio remains a classic in the field of parapsychology and continues to be studied by researchers and enthusiasts alike.This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A pivotal book that changed life in the United States, Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is one of the great radical novels of the twentieth century. Graphic, provocative, and uniquely impactful, the book traces the life of an immigrant family in pursuit of the American Dream in Chicago's meatpacking district. Sinclair's book pushed radical food safety regulation through Congress, got him invited to the White House to meet with President Roosevelt, and set him on a career exposing the contradictions at the heart of American capitalism. The Jungle has lost none of the force that made it an instant bestseller. Its rallying cry to fundamentally change the system remains urgently relevant today.

Oil! is a novel by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1926-27 and told as a third-person narrative, with only the opening pages written in the first person. The book was written in the context of the Harding administration's Teapot Dome Scandal and takes place in Southern California. It is a social and political satire skewering the human foibles of all its characters.The main character is James Arnold Ross Jr., nicknamed Bunny, son of an oil tycoon. Bunny's sympathetic feelings toward oilfield workers and socialists provoke arguments with his father throughout the story.The novel served as a loose inspiration for the 2007 film There Will Be Blood. James Arnold "Dad" Ross and his son, James Jr. ("Bunny") are introduced as they drive through southern California to meet with the Watkins family, who are leasing out some oil property they own. They find out that the family is deadlocked about how the properties and proceeds should be divided. While Dad and Bunny go quail hunting on the Watkins' goat ranch, they find oil. At Bunny's urging, Dad tries to prevent the elder Watkins from beating his daughter Ruth, trying to convince them that he has received a "third revelation" which prohibits parents from beating their children. The plan backfires when Eli, Ruth's brother, interjects himself into the discussion and claims that he has received the revelation.As drilling begins at the Watkins ranch, Bunny begins to realize his father's business methods are not entirely ethical. After a worker is killed in an accident and an oil well is destroyed in a blowout, Dad's workforce goes on strike. Bunny is torn between loyalty to Dad and his friendship to Ruth and her rebellious brother Paul, who support the workers. Paul is drafted into World War I and, when the conflict is over, remains in Siberia to fight the rising Bolsheviks. Back home, Bunny enrolls in college, and he becomes increasingly involved with socialism through a classmate, Rachel Menzies. Paul returns home and tells of his travels, explaining he has become a communist.Bunny accompanies Dad to the seaside mansion of his business associate Vernon Roscoe. Dad and Roscoe flee the country to avoid being subpoenaed by Congress in the Teapot Dome scandal. Before Dad goes away, Bunny proposes parting ways with his father and earning his own way in the world; Dad is confused and hurt, but not unsupportive. Overseas, Dad meets and marries Mrs. Olivier, a widow and Spiritualist, but soon passes away from pneumonia. Bunny decides to dedicate his life and inheritance to social justice while Roscoe moves to get control of the bulk of Dad's estate. Bunny and his sister Bertie are swindled out of most of their inheritance by Roscoe and Mrs. Olivier.Bunny marries Rachel and they dedicate themselves to establishing a socialist institution of learning; Eli, by now a successful evangelist, falsely claims that Paul underwent a deathbed conversion to Christianity. (wikipedia.org)

A classic novel of love and redemption, Springtime and Harvest tells the story of Neil Gordon, a young idealist who travels to the countryside to work with a group of social reformers. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Madeline, and together they face the challenges of building a better society. With its lush prose and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for fans of romantic fiction and social criticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Upton Sinclair's The Jungle depicts harsh realities in early 20th-century American industry through the eyes of the Lithuanian immigrant Jurgis Rudkus. As he grapples with exploitation, corruption and the brutality of the meatpacking industry, Sinclair's powerful narrative serves as a compelling call for social reform, resonating with readers' conscience.

A realist novel exploring the challenges of marriage and fidelity, following the titular character as she navigates relationships with her husband, her ex-lover, and her own desires for independence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

King Coal is a 1917 novel by Upton Sinclair that describes the poor working conditions in the coal mining industry in the western United States during the 1910s, from the perspective of a single protagonist, Hal Warner. As in his earlier work, The Jungle, Sinclair uses the novel to express his socialist viewpoint. The book is based on the 1913-1914 Colorado coal strikes and written just after the Ludlow massacre. The sequel to King Coal was posthumously published under the title, The Coal War. Hal Warner, a rich young fellow determined to find the truth for himself about conditions in the mines, runs away from home and adopts the alias "Joe Smith." After being turned away by one coal mine for fear of Hal being a union organizer, he gets a job in another coal mine operated by the General Fuel Company, or GFC. In the mines he befriends many of the workers, and realizes their misery and exploitation at the hands of the bosses.He befriends Mary Burke, who is a passionate fighter for the workers' rights. Her father is a mine worker who spends his days drinking and leaving her to take care of her siblings. She and Hal grow close, which tears at Hal's loyalty to his fiancée back home.After dedicating himself to the workers' cause, he tells them that he will appeal to the bosses to become a check weigh man who measures the amount of coal, but the GFC, wanting to cheat the workers out of their pay, appoints a company check weigh man. Hal is eventually put into the jail by the marshal, who is teased by Hal over conditions of the mines and accused by Hal of being corrupted and unfair to the workers.After an explosion in the mines, Hal seeks out Percy Harrigan, an old friend whose father, Peter Harrigan, owns the General Fuel Company. The workers organize a strike and union to demand their rights from the bosses, but the rescue effort goes longer than expected. The bosses are more intent on the tools and equipment than the miners. "Damn the man! save the Mules!" says a boss.Hal appeals to the United Mine Workers to back the strike, but they refuse, telling him that the strike is primitive and unexpected and that to support it when its just started to participate in action would waste the union's resources. Hal is told to wait a few more years for the other unions to strike, and only with a massive course of action could the unions win. Hal is left to tell the workers the grievous news but the workers nevertheless cheer out his name (some calling out Joe Smith and others Hal) for standing up for them.After a confrontation with his brother Edward, Hal resolves to return home and dedicate his life to the workers' cause. Hal leaves and concludes that he is in love with Mary Burke. (wikipedia.org)

"DAMAGED GOODS" is an effective play written by way of Upton Sinclair. Explores the stigma and consequences surrounding sexually transmitted infections inside the early twentieth century. Through its characters and plot, "DAMAGED GOODS" delves into the moral and social implications of venereal diseases, addressing the misunderstandings, worry, and shame associated with these situations. Upton Sinclair, while no longer the author of "DAMAGED GOODS," changed into a prolific American writer and social reformer acknowledged for his investigative works. Sinclair writing frequently uncovered societal injustices and aimed to result in nice change. His exceptional works encompass "The Jungle," a critique of the meatpacking enterprise, and "Oil!" a singular exploring the American oil enterprise. Though not without delay related to "DAMAGED GOODS," each Brieux's play and Sinclair's writings mirror a shared dedication to addressing societal problems and promoting cognizance approximately the human condition, albeit in different contexts and via one-of-a-kind mediums.

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Upton Sinclair, one of America's foremost and most prolific authors, addresses the cultivation of the mind and the body in this 1922 volume. Sinclair's goal was to attempt to tell the reader how to live, how to find health, happiness and success, and how to develop fully both the mind and the body. Part One: The Book of the Mind covers such subjects as faith, reason, morality, and the subconscious. Part Two: The Book of the Body develops such subjects as errors in diet, the fasting cure, food and poisons, work and play, and diseases and their cures .

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100%: The Story Of A Patriot tells the story of Peter Gudge, a poor young man who becomes embroiled in industrial spying and sabotage. Said to be based upon a real case of a bombing in San Francisco, Peter's tale is compelling reading. Originally published by the author himself, this is the story of a young man's descent into fear and corruption, and eventual happy redemption. excerpt: "Now and then it occurs to one to reflect upon what slender threads of accident depend the most important circumstances of his life; to look back and shudder, realizing how close to the edge of nothingness his being has come. A young man is walking down the street, quite casually, with an empty mind and no set purpose; he comes to a crossing, and for no reason that he could tell he takes the right hand turn instead of the left; and so it happens that he encounters a blue-eyed girl, who sets his heart to beating. He meets the girl, marries her-and she became your mother. But now, suppose the young man had taken the left hand turn instead of the right, and had never met the blue-eyed girl; where would you be now, and what would have become of those qualities of mind which you consider of importance to the world, and those grave affairs of business to which your time is devoted?"

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The Jungle: The Exploitation of Immigrants in the United States by Upton Sinclair. The Jungle is a 1906 novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair (1878-1968). Sinclair wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities. His primary purpose in describing the meat industry and its working conditions was to advance socialism in the United States. However, most readers were more concerned with his exposure of health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century, greatly contributing to a public outcry which led to reforms including the Meat Inspection Act. Sinclair famously said of the public reaction, "I aimed at the public's heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach."

""Prince Hagen"" is a novel written by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1903. The story is set in medieval Germany and follows the life of Prince Hagen, a ruthless and cunning ruler who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Hagen is a complex character, simultaneously admired and feared by his subjects. He is a master of manipulation and deception, able to use his intelligence and charm to get what he wants. However, his ambition ultimately leads to his downfall. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. It is a gripping tale of a man who will do whatever it takes to achieve his dreams, even if it means sacrificing everything he holds dear. ""Prince Hagen"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters, intricate plot, and powerful themes.1903. This fantasy is written by Upton Sinclair, the American writer and social reformer. Sinclair uses his satirical style to its greatest potential to hack away at the conventions of his time and in so doing, foresees his later serious critiques of capitalistic society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Bootstrap-lifting? says the reader. It is a vision I have seen: upon a vast plain, men and women are gathered in dense throngs, crouched in uncomfortable and distressing positions, their fingers hooked in the straps of their boots. They are engaged in lifting themselves; tugging and straining until they grow red in the face, exhausted. The perspiration streams from their foreheads, they show every symptom of distress; the eyes of all are fixed, not upon each other, nor upon their boot-straps, but upon the sky above. There is a look of rapture upon their faces, and now and then, amid grunts and groans, they cry out with excitement and triumph. I approach one and say to him, "Friend, what is this you are doing?"

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The Spokesman's Secretary: Being The Letters Of Mame To Mom is a book written by the American author Upton Sinclair. The book follows the correspondence between two women, Mame and Mom, over the course of several years. Mame is the secretary for a prominent political figure, known as the Spokesman, and her letters detail the inner workings of his office and the political landscape of the time. Mom, on the other hand, is a housewife and mother who writes to Mame about her daily life and struggles. Through their letters, the two women develop a close friendship and provide a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women in both the political and domestic spheres. The Spokesman's Secretary is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of gender roles and power dynamics in early 20th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"A letter for me, did you say?" The speaker was a tall, handsome lad, a plebe at the West Point Military Academy. At the moment he was gazing inquiringly out of the tent door at a small orderly. The boy handed him an envelope, and the other glanced at it. "Cadet Mark Mallory, West Point, N. Y.," was the address. "I guess that's for me," he said. "Thank you. Hello in there, Texas! Here's a letter from Wicks Merritt." This last remark was addressed to another cadet in the tent. "Texas," officially known as Jeremiah Powers, a tall, rather stoop-shouldered youth, with a bronzed skin and a pair of shining gray eyes, appeared in the doorway and watched his friend with interest while he read.

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The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair, first published in 1962, is the author's recounting and examination of his life and large body of published works. Beginning with his his childhood in Baltimore, Sinclair describes his struggles with his alcoholic father, his long-term estrangement from his mother, his education, and the start of his writing career. He has success writing short stories and magazine articles, and achieves prominence with the publication of The Jungle in 1906, his exposé of the Chicago meat-packing industry. Many of his books likewise reflected his deep sense of social justice. Sinclair also ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a Socialist, and was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of California in 1934, though his highly progressive campaign was defeated. Sinclair would go on to write nearly 100 books and plays until his death in New Jersey in 1968. Included are 8 pages of illustrations.