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The History of Standard Oil
Ida Minerva Tarbell
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“Ida Minerva Tarbell, who's a writer for McClure's magazine, starts working on a new project that she pitches to the editor, McClure. The history of Standard Oil as a book to come out in serial form in the magazine.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Ida Tarbell's investigative journalism
For: Readers interested in business history and journalism
Key quote: “Daniel Yergin, the great historian who wrote The Prize, calls this book, The History of Standard Oil, quote, maybe the single most influential book on business ever published in the United States.”
The host mentions 'The History of Standard Oil' to highlight its significance in the realm of investigative journalism and its impact on business practices in the United States. Ida Tarbell's work is framed as a pivotal moment that shaped public perception of corporate power and accountability.