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History of Standard Oil: Volume 2

History of Standard Oil: Volume 2

Ida M. Tarbell 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast is a reading of Ida Tarbell's 1904 book 'The History of the Standard Oil Company', which exposed the monopolistic practices of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. Originally serialized in McClure's magazine, it is a classic example of muckraking journalism that helped spur the breakup of Standard Oil in 1911. The reading does not include the appendices.

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Principles of Economics, Book 1 Preliminary Survey-Alfred Marshall
Principles of Economics, Book 1 Preliminary Survey-Alfred Marshall Aug 23, 2026 7672 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
History of the United States, Vol. VI-Charles Austin Beard, Mary Ritter Beard
History of the United States, Vol. VI-Charles Austin Beard, Mary Ritter Beard Aug 22, 2026 16621 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Historical Newspaper Articles, Volume 2-Various
Historical Newspaper Articles, Volume 2-Various Aug 21, 2026 10408 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 2-Niccolò Machiavelli
History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 2-Niccolò Machiavelli Aug 20, 2026 29562 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland Volume III, From the Accession of Nicholas II until the Present Day-Simon Dubnow
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland Volume III, From the Accession of Nicholas II until the Present Day-Simon Dubnow Aug 19, 2026 20705 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Sixteenth-century Bristol-John Latimer
Sixteenth-century Bristol-John Latimer Aug 18, 2026 15975 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Needs of Europe, Its Economic Reconstruction-Fight the Famine Council
Needs of Europe, Its Economic Reconstruction-Fight the Famine Council Aug 17, 2026 22338 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen
Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen Aug 16, 2026 5049 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Cosmos A Sketch of a Physical Description of The Universe Introduction-Alexander von Humboldt
Cosmos A Sketch of a Physical Description of The Universe Introduction-Alexander von Humboldt Aug 15, 2026 9611 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 092-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 092-Various Aug 11, 2026 25527 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel-John Donne
Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel-John Donne Aug 10, 2026 33072 The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large
Trial of a New Society - Justus Ebert
Trial of a New Society - Justus Ebert Aug 1, 2026 12644 "Trial of a New Society" by Justus Ebert invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of societal transformation and the challenges that accompany it. This audiobook delves into the complexities of building a new societal framework, raising questions about the values and principles that underpin such efforts. As contemporary discussions about social reform and community building continue

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