Publisher's Synopsis
""100%: The Story of a Patriot"" is a novel written by Upton Sinclair and published in 1920. The story follows Peter Gudge, a young man who is drafted into the army during World War I. Despite his initial reluctance to serve, Gudge becomes a fervent patriot and is determined to do his part for his country. As Gudge undergoes training and is sent to the front lines, he experiences the horrors of war and begins to question the motives of those in power. He becomes disillusioned with the war and starts to see it as a means for the wealthy to profit at the expense of the working class. The novel is a scathing critique of American capitalism and the war effort during World War I. Sinclair uses Gudge's story to expose the corruption and greed that he saw as pervasive in American society at the time. ""100%: The Story of a Patriot"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that continues to be relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the impact of war on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
