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Ida tarbell was an america teacher and noticeable author journalist. She is bestknown for her 1904 book the history of the standard oil company, which was listed as no. Tarbell brought the companys shady dealings to light, and the federal government sued standard oil. Ida minerva tarbell november 5, 1857 january 6, 1944 was an american teacher, author and journalist. Tarbell explores the rise of the octopus led by john. Yet tarbells work is more than simply a monumental piece of reporting. Tarbell used testimony from congressional hearings, interviews with standard oil executives, and other sources to expose the companys predatory practices. Ida tarbell, in full ida minerva tarbell, born november 5, 1857, erie county, pennsylvania, u.
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