Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 207 Sinclair, Upton 1878 1968 Fitch, Clarke Garrison, Frederick Sinclair, Upton Beall Jimmie Higgins Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo HTML file produced by David Widger "Jimmie Higgins" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jimmie Higgins, a factory worker and socialist propagandist, as he navigates the complexities of labor issues, family life, and his commitment to the socialist movement during a time of global conflict. The narrative delves into themes of social justice, class struggle, and the implications of war on the working class. The opening of the book introduces Jimmie Higgins as he prepares for a political event while dealing with the challenges of family life, including managing three young children. His wife, Lizzie, longs for a simple outing, contrasting sharply with Jimmie’s enthusiasm for socialist activism and the impending speech of a socialist candidate. As the day unfolds, Jimmie is heavily involved in setting up for the candidate’s meeting at the Opera-house, showcasing his dedication to the cause. The interactions between Jimmie and his wife reveal the strain that his activism places on their relationship, while the anticipation and excitement surrounding the candidate's presence highlight the urgency of their political struggles against the backdrop of looming war. The meticulous details of Jimmie's preparations set the stage for the broader social and political issues that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction War stories Social problems -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 718163 2025-08-03T05:07:14.983622 text/html 738683 2021-01-27T04:52:07 text/html 328287 2025-08-03T05:07:23.663636 application/epub+zip 337783 2025-08-03T05:07:17.218624 application/epub+zip 337783 2025-08-03T05:07:15.865609 application/epub+zip 586085 2025-08-03T05:07:28.758585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552882 2025-08-03T05:07:22.776630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521581 2022-09-03T08:22:41.231251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632585 2025-08-03T05:07:14.007148 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 632424 2018-03-10T11:53:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 626069 2013-04-29T12:41:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20700 2025-08-03T05:07:28.893547 application/rdf+xml 13162 2025-08-03T05:07:16.370593 image/jpeg 3404 2025-08-03T05:07:16.120611 image/jpeg 239172 2018-03-18T07:59:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 249604 2021-01-27T04:52:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 238361 2013-04-29T12:41:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 316353 2025-08-03T05:07:15.033735 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia