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The Octopus : A Story Of California
The Octopus A Story Of California
Author: Frank Norris
"The Octopus" describes the raising of wheat in California, and conflict between the wheat growers and a railway company. Norris was inspired by role of the Southern Pacific Railroad in events surrounding the Mussel Slough Tragedy. It depicts the tension between the corrupt railroad and the ranchers and the ranchers' League.
ISBN-13: 9781440425516
ISBN-10: 1440425515
Publication Date: 9/22/2008
Pages: 328
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Publisher: CreateSpace
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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the railroad impact on the farmers of the san joaquin valley,CA. Bribes,gun battle in open fields. multitude of characters bring death, disalussion, financial and moral ruin. Social drama. A great book to read more than once.



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