The History of the Standard Oil Company (Complete Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Exposure of Immoral and Illegal Business of John D. Rockefeller, the Richest Figure in American HistoryBy Ida Minerva Tarbell
Length33h 47m
About this audiobook
Ida M. Tarbell's The History of the Standard Oil Company is a landmark work of investigative history, tracing the rise of John D. Rockefeller's oil empire through rebates, secret agreements, predatory pricing, and corporate consolidation. Written with documentary precision and restrained moral force, the book blends archival research, economic analysis, and narrative portraiture. In its complete illustrated form, it also evokes the industrial landscape of late nineteenth-century America, situating Standard Oil within the broader Progressive Era critique of monopoly power and unregulated capitalism. Tarbell was uniquely equipped to write this study. Born in Pennsylvania's oil region, she had witnessed the consequences of Standard Oil's dominance on independent producers, including her own family's fortunes. As a leading journalist for McClure's Magazine, she developed a methodical, evidence-based style that helped define muckraking journalism. Her training as a teacher, editor, and historian enabled her to combine personal memory with rigorous public inquiry. This book is essential for readers interested in American business history, investigative journalism, and the origins of antitrust reform. It remains a powerful model of how careful research can expose entrenched power without sacrificing literary clarity or historical depth.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length33 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
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2Introduction
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3Synopsis
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4Historical Context
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5CHAPTER I THE BIRTH OF AN INDUSTRY
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6CHAPTER II THE RISE OF THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
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7CHAPTER III THE OIL WAR OF 1872
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8CHAPTER IV "AN UNHOLY ALLIANCE"
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9CHAPTER V LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF A TRUST
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10CHAPTER VI STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS
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11CHAPTER VII THE CRISIS OF 1878
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12CHAPTER VIII THE COMPROMISE OF 1880
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13CHAPTER IX THE FIGHT FOR THE SEABOARD PIPE-LINE
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14CHAPTER X CUTTING TO KILL
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15CHAPTER XI THE WAR ON THE REBATE
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16CHAPTER XII THE BUFFALO CASE
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17CHAPTER XIII THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY AND POLITICS
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18CHAPTER XIV THE BREAKING UP OF THE TRUST
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19CHAPTER XV A MODERN WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE
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20CHAPTER XVI THE PRICE OF OIL
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21CHAPTER XVII THE LEGITIMATE GREATNESS OF THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
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22CHAPTER XVIII CONCLUSION
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23APPENDIX
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