Upton Sinclair
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Prolific author and political activist Upton Sinclair throws the upheaval of the early twentieth century into sharp relief in 100%. In a matter of instants, a bomb blast transmutes Peter Gudge's entire existence into chaos, and in the resulting pandemonium, he's forced to reexamine all of his values and beliefs.
Upton Sinclair (September 20, 1878 — November 25, 1968) was an American writer who wrote nearly one hundred books and other works in several...
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Upton Sinclair's Pulitzer Prize–winning saga continues as Lanny Budd faces the horrors of Nazi Germany and steps into the fire of the Spanish Civil War Lanny Budd's dedication to social justice and political action has placed a serious strain on his marriage to his heiress wife, Irma, but as he moves through the 1930s, the international art dealer is unable to turn a blind eye to what is happening in Europe. As the Nazi Party solidifies its power...
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This antiquarian volume contains Upton Sinclair's uniquely insightful and veritably thrilling biography of one of the most important and influential figures in motion picture history - the founder Fox Film Corporation, William Fox. Written at a time when there was considerable controversy and turmoil between the financiers and organizers in the film industry, this sensational account of William Fox's life offers a fascinating story of immense human...
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In Highland Harbors with Para Handy by Neil Munro is the story of Irish ship captain Para Handy and his mischievous band of Irish seamen. Neil and his gang get into hijinks on this lovely boat adventure. Excerpt: "The s.s. Texa made a triumphal entry to the harbor by steaming in between two square-rigged schooners, the Volant and Jehu, of Wick, and slid silently, with the exactitude of long experience, against the piles of Rothesay quay, where Para...
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First published in 1928, public domain in the US and Canada. The protracted trial of Sacco and Vanzetti was the most controversial political event of the 1920s. Today, more than seventy years after their execution, the events surrounding the case of Sacco and Vanzetti are still the source of debate. Truly, it is the "case that would not die." Surprisingly, of all the books that have appeared over the years concerning the case, the most complete and...
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This edition includes: The Jungle 100%: The Story of a Patriot The Moneychangers King Coal: A Novel The Metropolis The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation The Fasting Cure Mental Radio (A Book on Parapsychology) A Cadet's Honor; or, Mark Mallory's Heroism On Guard; or, Mark Mallory's Celebration The West Point Rivals; or, Mark Mallory's Stratagem A Prisoner...