SINCLAIR, Upton.
The Jungle.
“They use everything about the hog except the squeal": The Heritage Press Edition of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle; illustrated by Fletcher Martin
New York: The Heritage Press, 1965.
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The Heritage Press edition of this classic political work. Royal octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, frontispiece, title page vignette, silk ribbon bound in, with color illustrations. In near fine condition with light sunning, rubbing, and toning. New preface by the author. Illustrated by famous illustrator Fletcher Martin. Fletcher Martin was an American painter and illustrator known for his bold, expressive style and depictions of American life, particularly scenes of labor, sport, and war. Active during the mid-20th century, Martin gained recognition for both his mural work under the Works Progress Administration and his illustrations for books and magazines, including vivid contributions to classic literary works for the Limited Editions Club.
The Jungle is a 1906 novel by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. Sinclair wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities. The book depicts working-class poverty, the lack of social supports, harsh and unpleasant living and working conditions, and a hopelessness among many workers. These elements are contrasted with the deeply rooted corruption of people in power. Sinclair was considered a muckraker, or journalist who exposed corruption in government and business. In 1904, Sinclair had spent seven weeks gathering information while working incognito in the meatpacking plants of the Chicago stockyards for the newspaper.
The Jungle.
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