Oil! - Unabridged

"e;Oil!"e; is Nobel Prize-winner Upton Sinclair's brilliant satirical take on the American oil industry. The early portions of the book formed the basis for the Oscar-winning film "e;They Will Be Blood."e; Based on historical events, including the Teapot Dome Scandal (a bribery allegation about improper leasing of federal oil fields that involved U.S. President Warren G. Harding), "e;Oil!"e; is a powerful social and political satire featuring a classic tug-of-war between generations: self-made oil tycoon - John Arnold Ross - and his son, James Jr. (nicknamed "e;Bunny"e;). The father wants to continue to build the family's fortune while the son grows more and more concerned with the lives and well-being of the workers. Along the way, we meet shady Senators, labor organizers, Soviet agents, oil magnates and a full cast of characters that bring this breathtaking book to life. Originally banned for it's controversial and powerful message, "e;Oil!"e; is presented here in its original and unabridged format.