Frank Norris Knihy

Román vypráví o marných bojích velkopěstitelů pšenice s kapitálem ještě mocnějším, s železniční společností, která diktuje celému kraji ekonomicky i politicky, co se bude dít. Nejvýznamnější a nejosobitější román amerického spisovatele Norrise (1870 až 1902) zobrazuje podle skutečné události tragický příběh kalifornských farmářů devadesátých let v údolí San Joquin, v době prvního velkého rozmachu amerického kapitálu, jehož důležitým článkem byla výstavba železnic. Společníci železničních trustů zneužívali státních přídělů vysoce úrodných pozemků, podpláceli senátory, soudce a každého, kdo mohl mít vliv na jejich obchody. Po celých Spojených státech se zdvihá vlna odporu a otevřených bojů farmářů proti železničním trustům. Chobotnice - vzniká jako varování před netvorem s tisíci chapadly, jimiž je vysávána krev lidu. Autor však věří v sílu svého lidu, který jednou proti vykořisťovatelům povstane a neodvratně zvítězí.

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Exploring themes of social injustice and the impact of corporate greed, this collection features stories that highlight the struggles of individuals against powerful monopolies. Influenced by naturalism and the works of Darwin and Huxley, Norris's narratives delve into human suffering and moral dilemmas. Notable tales include "A Deal in Wheat" and "The Wife of Chino," showcasing his distinctive style and social commentary, making this anthology a significant contribution to American literature of the late 19th century.

This omnibus edition features Frank Norris' three significant novels, showcasing his exploration of themes such as greed, power, and the human condition. "The Octopus" delves into the struggles between wheat farmers and the railroad industry, while its sequel, "The Pit," continues the narrative of ambition and its consequences. "McTeague" presents a dark tale of love and obsession, highlighting the impact of societal pressures on personal relationships. Together, these works illustrate Norris' critical perspective on American life during his era.

No aspect of this harrowing journey was more difficult--or deadly--than the trek over the Chilkoot a fifty-three kilometre journey over the coastal mountains from the tidewaters of Alaska, through British Columbia to the headwaters of the Yukon River. But even before the gold rush, the trail was an important First Nations trade and travel route, joining the Tlingit of the coast with the First Nations of the interior. Today the Chilkoot Trail draws hikers from around the world who want to experience the area's natural beauty and soak up its rich history. In Chilkoot Heritage Route to the Klondike , two historians--one from each side of the border--give readers the feeling of what life was like on the trail before, during and after the great Klondike gold rush.

Based on an actual, bloody dispute between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1880, this is the story of the waning days of the frontier West.

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McTeague is the story of a poor dentist scraping by in San Francisco at the end of the 19th century, and his wife Trina, whose $5,000 lottery winning sets in motion a shocking chain of events. Few works have captured the seamy side of American urban life with such graphic intensity.