The Epic of the Wheat
2 books in seriesThe Octopus: A Story of California Summary
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Book 1
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The Octopus: A Story of California
- The Epic of the Wheat Series, Book 1
- By: Frank Norris
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 21 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Like the tentacles of an octopus, the railroad in California reached out across the state, grasping everything of value in the state. Based on the bloody Mussel Slough Tragedy - a conflict between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad - The Octopus is a stunning novel chronicling the twilight of the frontier West. A depiction of the tensions between the railroad, the ranchers, and the ranchers’ League. The book emphasizes the control of “forces” - such as the power of railroad monopolies - over individuals.
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An absolute gem ***
- By Declan Magee on 08-11-23
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The Octopus: A Story of California
- The Epic of the Wheat Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 21 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 21-01-20
- Language: English
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Book 2
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The Pit: A Story of Chicago
- The Epic of the Wheat Series, Book 2
- By: Frank Norris
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Laura Dearborn, a young woman is courted and pursued by three men: Curtis Jadwin, Sheldon Corthell, and Landry Court. She marries Jadwin, who over time loses interest in her as he gets more involved in wheat speculation at the Chicago Board of Trade. As his risky investments start to lead him to ruin, Laura reunites with Corthell, but she eventually rebuffs him. Jadwin’s fortunes turn as he is able to corner the market and ruin even good friends, but in time his luck runs out, and he is ruined.
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Timeless account of trading/speculation and Chicago as a burgeoning financial hub
- By Declan Magee on 25-11-23
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The Pit: A Story of Chicago
- The Epic of the Wheat Series, Book 2
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 25-02-20
- Language: English
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