Oil!

Published in 1927, 'Oil!

' by Upton Sinclair is a novel that delves into the early days of the California oil industry.

The story follows Bunny Ross, the son of oil magnate J. Arnold Ross, as he navigates his father's business and grapples with his own ethical and intellectual conflicts.

The novel critiques the unregulated capitalist system, highlighting issues of corporate corruption, government collusion, and the exploitation of workers.

It also features a rich portrayal of California culture in the 1920s, including the oil boom, Hollywood, and the broader social landscape of the time.