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Based on an actual bloody dispute in 1880 between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad, this shocking tale of greed, betrayal, and a lust for power is played out during the waning days of the western frontier. The Octopus vividly and relentlessly records social and economic problems of the late-19th century.Norris, Frank is the author of 'Octopus: A Story of California', published 1964 under ISBN 9780451510372 and ISBN 0451510372.
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