1906 The JUNGLE 1st/1st Upton Sinclair Chicago Meatpacking Socialism Immigrants

1906 The JUNGLE 1^st/1^st Upton Sinclair Chicago Meatpacking Socialism Immigrants

‘The Jungle’ is a 1906 novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. This book is without question one of the most famous American novels, especially those from the 20^th-century. Sinclair portrayed the harsh work conditions, primarily of immigrants, in Chicago at the turn of the century. The response to this book led to many reforms in public health especially those in the Food and Drug Administration.

This 1906 first printing includes the original green decorative cloth binding and the expected first issue points.

Item number: #30645

Price: $550

SINCLAIR, Upton

The Jungle

New York: Doubleday, Page and Company, 1906. First edition, first state.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [8], 413, [1]
• Edition Note:
  • ‘Published February, 1906’ on copyright page
  • Unbroken type of copyright date: 1906
• References: AHOUSE A7a; HANNA 3234; RIDEOUT p.292.
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; secure
  • Pictorial green cloth
• Size: ~8in X 5.5in (20cm x 13.5cm)

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