OIL! is a novel written by Upton Sinclair and first published in 1927. The book tells the story of an oil tycoon named J. Arnold Ross and his pursuit of wealth and power in early 20th century California. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and environmental degradation caused by the oil industry. Oil is considered one of Sinclair's most important works and is widely regarded as a classic of American literature. The story begins in 1912, on the highways of Southern California.
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