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Mountain City
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025852003
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.65
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mountain City is a compelling exploration of the American Dream and the ruthless pursuit of wealth in the early 20th century. Written by the renowned social critic Upton Sinclair, the novel follows the life of Jed Rusher, a young man born into poverty on a sugar-beet ranch who is determined to escape his meager beginnings. His journey takes him to the burgeoning city of Denver, where he maneuvers through the cutthroat world of the oil industry and high finance.
As Jed climbs the social and economic ladder, Sinclair meticulously details the mechanisms of power and the moral compromises required to achieve success in a rapidly industrializing society. The narrative provides a vivid depiction of the Western United States during a period of intense economic transformation, highlighting the stark contrasts between the laboring classes and the elite. Mountain City serves as both a gripping character study and a sharp indictment of the greed and corruption that often accompany unrestrained ambition. This work remains a significant contribution to American social realism, offering readers a window into the complex interplay of individual drive and systemic forces.
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