Description
From the Book Back
The Jungle is a vivid book for the modern reader, and not only for its shock scenes or its depiction of the depths to which mankind may be forced through human greed. The modern reader should have no trouble at all in understanding the plight of Jurgis, who is almost destroyed by forces so vast and ambiguous that he comes to grips only with their names and with their minor agents. It is in the representation of this struggle—puny man fighting for survival against a vast shapeless and corrupting system—that the universality and power of The Jungle lies.
Publishing Info
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. From Airmont Publishing with 1965 copyright but with ISBN 0-8049-0086-8. Complete and Unabridged with Introduction by Clarence A. Andrews. This paperback book measures about 7 x 4-1/4″ and has 317 numbered pages.
Condition
See photo above. In very good condition for age with some lighter handling/storage on the covers. High school library stamps inside both covers and numbers and letters on the bottom page edges, but it appears this book was never read: spine without reading creases and binding tight/square. Paper toning naturally from age. No personal names or other markings noted. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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