The Jungle
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, published by Doubleday, Page & Company in January 1906, is a significant work in American literature, spanning 413 pages. This edition features a cloth binding in very good condition, with some wear and flaking to the spine lettering. The novel addresses the grim realities of the Chicago meatpacking industry, highlighting the social injustices and harsh working conditions faced by laborers during that era.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of the struggles within the meatpacking sector, which Sinclair intended to expose to the public. The book’s impact on American society is notable, as it contributed to the enactment of pure-food legislation and the establishment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This edition serves as a reflection of the historical context and the literary significance of Sinclair’s work, making it a relevant exploration of themes related to labor and industry in early 20th-century America.
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Published in 1906 by Doubleday, Page. Cloth binding in very good condition. There is some wear with some flaking to spine lettering.
This cornerstone of American literature has had a greater impact on American society than any other 20th-century novel. Sinclair said that he “aimed for the public’s heart but by accident hit it in the stomach.” His portrayals of the horrors of the Chicago meatpacking industry so offended the American public that it resulted in the pure-food legislation of 1906 and the establishment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Few works of fiction have had the impact of this powerful work. Later state of first edition–dark olive-green cloth binding, broken type, and uneven “3” on p. 385). Ahouse A7a.
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