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The Upton Sinclair Library

The Upton Sinclair Library

By: Upton Sinclair
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The Upton Sinclair Library opens the pages of a writer who went where respectable society would not look. Here are the novels, pamphlets, and fierce moral inquiries of Upton Sinclair, read in full: stories of labor and hunger, wealth and corruption, hope and revolt. Each episode gives voice to the books that dragged hidden machinery into daylight and asked what kind of civilization we mean to build.Public domain
Episodes
  • Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 6-9

    Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 6-9
    Jul 14 2026
    In which a father and son, on a hunting expedition, stumble upon oil seeping through the earth’s cracks following an earthquake, setting in motion plans to purchase a nearby ranch with the hope of owning their own oil-tract. Along the way, the boy befriends a local girl and grapples with the complexities of truth, loyalty, and the quiet struggles of the ranch family now entwined with his father’s ambitions.
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    37 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 1-5

    Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 1-5
    Jul 13 2026
    In which the boy Bunny experiences the uneasy complexities of his family life and, alongside his father, ventures into the rugged San Elido valley for a hunting trip that intertwines outdoor adventure with a glimpse into a humble, devout family’s daily struggles. Amidst the stark landscape and a startling earthquake, insights unfold about human nature, faith, and the silent codes that govern personal conduct.
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    44 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 3 - The Drilling Parts 6-8

    Oil! Chapter 3 - The Drilling Parts 6-8
    Jul 12 2026
    In which the labour of drilling a deep Californian oil well unfolds with its mechanical trials, exacting care, and the steady diligence of a careful operator navigating the many hazards beneath the earth's surface. The narrative also takes us to the social ripples above ground, where family dynamics and the gambling spirit of a boom town mingle amid the thrill of promising reservoirs and the grind of machinery.
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    45 mins
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