The Octopus
| Author | : Frank Norris |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486432122 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486432120 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (120 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Octopus by : Frank Norris
Download or read book The Octopus written by Frank Norris and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on an actual bloody dispute in 1880 between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad, this shocking tale of greed, betrayal, and a lust for power is played out during the waning days of the western frontier. The Octopus vividly and relentlessly records social and economic problems of the late-19th century.
