{"product_id":"2940011996443","title":"The Pit: a Story of Chicago","description":"The Pit: a Story of Chicago is a story about corruption, greed, and redemption. Curtis Jadwin a rich and powerful capitalist decides to corner the market on wheat ignoring the misery and pain that this attempt will bring on those who need the crop to survive. Ultimately he has no idea how much this attempt will cost him and what it will take to find redemption. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Norris (1870-1902), an American novelist and journalist, born in Chicago, Illinois. An avid reader of Emile Zola and Edgar Allan Poe, most of his works belong to the naturalist genre. As a reporter, he wrote about the Boer War and the other conflicts of South Africa, as well as the upheavals in Cuba. Although he never voiced his socialist views, they are reflected in his fictional works. He continued his career as a journalist while writing fiction frequently and was successful in both pursuits. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.","brand":"Carry Light Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152366452976,"sku":"2940011996443","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011996443_p0.jpg?v=1763551715","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011996443","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}