The West Point Rivals: or, Mark Mallory's Stratagem

Name: The West Point Rivals: or, Mark Mallory's Stratagem
Author: Upton Sinclair

By Upton Sinclair

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The narrative follows a young West Point cadet recently returned from the hospital who leads a secret circle of classmates in a string of episodic adventures that mix pranks, daring rescues, and confrontations with rival cadets. Episodes include disguised excursions to a circus, tests of courage such as breaking up hazing, exploration of a hidden cave, river and camp encounters, and engineered traps and counterplots that escalate into skirmishes and a desperate conspiracy. Through clever improvisation, loyalty, and physical risk the group uncovers schemes against them and brings matters to a climactic resolution.

About the Author

Upton Sinclair

Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) was an American writer and social activist known for his influential works that often critiqued social injustices and the capitalist system. His most famous novel, "The Jungle," exposed the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States, particularly in the meatpacking industry, leading to significant reforms in food safety regulations. Sinclair's prolific career included over 90 books, spanning various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and plays. His commitment to social change and progressive politics is evident throughout his body of work, which remains relevant in discussions of labor rights and economic inequality.