025 - Chapter VIII part 1

EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 17 MIN

025 - Chapter VIII part 1

from Pit · host Frank Norris

Discover The Pit, the second installment in Frank Norriss captivating Trilogy of The Epic of the Wheat. This tale unfolds within the bustling heart of Chicagos wheat trading scene, capturing the high-stakes drama of a deal in the iconic wheat pit. While each novel in this trilogy—comprising The Octopus, The Pit, and The Wolf—explores separate narratives, they are intricately linked by the themes of production, distribution, and consumption of American wheat. Together, they weave a rich tapestry that chronicles the journey of wheat from Californias fertile fields to its ultimate fate as bread in a distant European village. Join us as we delve into the gripping conflicts and economic forces that shape this vital crop.

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