The classic protest novel that exposed harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry A slaughterhouse worker from Lithuania, Jurgis Rudkus immigrated to turn-of-the-century Chicago believing that he would ...
In this powerful book we enter the world of Jurgis Rudkus, a young Lithuanian immigrant who arrives in America fired with dreams of wealth, freedom, and opportunity.
In this powerful book we enter the world of Jurgis Rudkus, a young Lithuanian immigrant who arrives in America fired with dreams of wealth, freedom, and opportunity.
Bringing new life and energy to this classic work, adapter and illustrator Kristina Gehrmann takes Sinclair's prose and transforms it through pen and ink, allowing you to discover (or rediscover) this book and see it from a whole new ...
The Jungle
The horrifying conditions in the meatpacking industry in the early 1900's are revealed through the experiences of immigrants as they try to make a living by working in the Chicago stockyards.
"One could not stand and watch very long without being philosophical, without beginning to deal in symbols and similes, and to hear the hog-squeal of the universe.
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The Jungle
Each Enriched Classic Edition Includes: * A concise introduction that gives readers important background information * A chronology of the author's life and work * A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context ...
All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of The Jungle Book II includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen.
... Jungle ends with an onion. Beth gives Ali money, which he counts. Beth (to Okot) Here's a bag. There are two phones. A torch, hat, gloves, I don't know how cold it will get. Safi If he takes you to a refrigerated lorry do not get inside ...
The novel is a classic of American literature and is often studied for its historical and social significance.
It also established its young author as one of the world's leading spokesmen for the rights of the working man. The Jungle continues to pack the same emotional power today as it did almost a century ago.
The Jungle
The Jungle follows the life of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian who immigrates to Chicago with his family in hopes of a better life for them.
In this powerful book we enter the world of Jurgis Rudkus, a young Lithuanian immigrant who arrives in America fired with dreams of wealth, freedom, and opportunity.
Looks at a variety of animals that live in the jungle, including insects, mammals, and reptiles.
THE JUNGLE: A NOVEL OF THE OREGON FILES