In this devastating book I read the unfortunate life of a young Lithuanian immigrant,Jurgis Rudkus, who came to America to find his dream of wealth, freedom, and opportunity. He wanted a piece of the "American Dream." In vivid detail I discovered the surprising truth about labor practices in Packingtown. A stockyard in the city of Chicago. Sinclair, looked into the working class in the turn of the century. He uncovered the injustices of wage slavery and the shocking turmoil of urban life. The Jungle, recreates American history in vivid detail. I recommend this book to people that want to know the truth about American History and Labor Laws.