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The essential Frank Norris : the octopus: a story of California, the pit: a story of Chicago, McTeague: a story of San Francisco
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Blacksburg, Va. : Wilder Publications, Inc., ©2010.
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9781617200816, 1617200816
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791 pages ; 23 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin - Paperback | PB CLASSIC NORRIS 2010 | On Shelf |
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Published
Blacksburg, Va. : Wilder Publications, Inc., ©2010.
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Book
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English
ISBN
9781617200816, 1617200816
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The Octopus: A Story of California is a story of corporate greed, power, and abuse. A group of wheat farmers agree to work a railway company's land in exchange for assurances that after a ten-year period they will be able to purchase the land at a reasonable price. When it comes time for the purchase of the land, the railway company decides to go back on its promise and brings its power to bear against the farmers. Inspired by the Southern Pacific Railroad's action in the Mussel Slough tragedy.
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The Pit: A Story of Chicago is a story about corruption, greed, and redemption. Curtis Jadwin, a rich and powerful capitalist, corners the market on wheat, ignoring the misery and pain this attempt will bring on those who need the crop to survive.
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McTeague: A Story of San Francisco is a novel about love, obsession, murder, and greed. McTeague, a young dentist, becomes obsessed with Trina, one of his patients. The pair marry and descend together into depravity and moral decay.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Norris, F. (2010). The essential Frank Norris: the octopus: a story of California, the pit: a story of Chicago, McTeague: a story of San Francisco . Wilder Publications, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Norris, Frank, 1870-1902. 2010. The Essential Frank Norris: The Octopus: A Story of California, the Pit: A Story of Chicago, McTeague: A Story of San Francisco. Wilder Publications, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Norris, Frank, 1870-1902. The Essential Frank Norris: The Octopus: A Story of California, the Pit: A Story of Chicago, McTeague: A Story of San Francisco Wilder Publications, Inc, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Norris, Frank. The Essential Frank Norris: The Octopus: A Story of California, the Pit: A Story of Chicago, McTeague: A Story of San Francisco Wilder Publications, Inc., 2010.
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