The pit : a story of Chicago by Frank Norris
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Norris, Frank, 1870-1902
English
"The Pit: A Story of Chicago" by Frank Norris is a novel published in 1903. Set in the frenetic wheat trading pits of the Chicago Board of Trade, it follows Laura Dearborn's marriage to Curtis Jadwin, a successful businessman. As Jadwin becomes obsessed with wheat speculation, his attention shifts from his wife to the intoxicating thrill of the mar...
in pursuit of wealth and power. This second installment of Norris's unfinished Epic of the Wheat trilogy explores marriage, ambition, and the consuming nature of greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sarah Roberts
2 months agoWhat caught my attention immediately was that the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. This deserves far more attention.
Jennifer Roberts
5 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. An impressive piece of work.
Carol Thompson
5 months agoWhile comparing similar resources, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Time very well spent.
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Dorothy Thomas
1 month agoAfter completing the first chapter, the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. I will be reading more from this author.