Journalist Ida Tarbell wrote her expos??? of the monopolistic practices of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company as a serialized work in McClure's Magazine before the appearance of the first book edition of 1904. The breakup of Standard Oil in 1911 into thirty-four "baby Standards" can be attributed in large part to Tarbell's masterly investigative reporting, often labeled as muckraking. Ida Tarbell's childhood experiences were the inspiration behind the book. Her father, Franklin Tarbell, worked for Standard Oil and ...
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Journalist Ida Tarbell wrote her expos??? of the monopolistic practices of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company as a serialized work in McClure's Magazine before the appearance of the first book edition of 1904. The breakup of Standard Oil in 1911 into thirty-four "baby Standards" can be attributed in large part to Tarbell's masterly investigative reporting, often labeled as muckraking. Ida Tarbell's childhood experiences were the inspiration behind the book. Her father, Franklin Tarbell, worked for Standard Oil and lived through what Ida called "hate, suspicion, and fear that engulfed the community." As a direct witness to the schemes and horizontal integration of John D. Rockefeller and his associates, Tarbell began building the foundations of The History of the Standard Oil Company early with growing senses of interest and discontent. After taking a job at McClure's Magazine, Tarbell uncovered a key piece of evidence proving that Standard Oil was rigging railroad prices and preying on its competition. Public outcry erupted at the conclusion of Tarbell's 19-part expose of Standard Oil published in McClure's, eventually resulting in the expedited breakup of Standard Oil in 1911. These reactions are immortalized in political cartoons utilizing imagery of Rockefeller's hidden agendas being demolished by investigative journalism and muckraking. Several journal and newspaper reviewers addressed The History of Standard Oil Company by praising its calmness in the face of hatred, focus on facts, and genuine exposure of the effects that greed can have on businessmen seeking success. A 1904 editorial review from The New York Times relayed the highlights of the volumes to the public, noting the diplomatic tendencies of Tarbell within her work - still widely respectful of the achievements of John D. Rockefeller but critical of Standard Oil's business strategies that were unfair and of questionable legality. Though Standard Oil Company accrued more cumulative value after it was broken up, the exposure of what Tarbell described as immoral and illegal business became a striking symbol of the power of the press. As such, The History of Standard Oil Company harbors great significance as a standard-bearer of modern investigative journalism.
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Good Condition. Cover slightly rubbed and bumped. Previous owner's name on first inside page. All pages free from notes or highlighting. Sound and serviceable overall. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: History; Standard Oil Company; Petroleum industry and trade; United States; Oil industries; Add. Inventory No: 230306ROSL003026.
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Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. xxx 406 409 p. Includes: illustrations, index. Minimal ex-library markings, edges soiled with age; text is clean and unmarked
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2 volumes. Illustr, 9 x 6, rebound in library buckram, 406 pp, 409 pp with index, covers a bit worn, spines a little sunned, hinges loose, ex-lib with usual markings else a decent, usable, fairly clean set of his desirable set.
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Very Good. 2 Volumes. First edition, first printing. Original ribbed maroon cloth, blindstamped front boards, gilt lettered spines, gilt topstains. Complete in two volumes. Very Good with soiling and edge wear to cloth, fading to spines and a small area of spotting to cloth at front cover of Volume I. private ex-libris bookplate to front pastedowns, front and rear inner hinges cracked in Volume I and bookseller ticket to rear pastedowns. The crusading American journalist, feminist hero, and iconic muckraker Ida Tarbell's masterwork, a thorough expose of the mammoth Standard Oil Company's history and tactics. It has been called "the greatest work of investigative journalism ever written." Tarbell's writings led to the passage of antitrust legislation and then the breakup of Standard Oil in 1911 for violating that legislation.
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