Samuel the Seeker

Samuel the Seeker is a novel by the American author Upton Sinclair. It tells the story of Samuel Prescott, a young man who is disillusioned with the materialistic and shallow world he finds himself in. He sets out on a spiritual journey to find meaning and purpose in his life, traveling from place to place and encountering various people along the way who challenge his beliefs and help him grow as a person.Through his travels, Samuel explores different spiritual traditions and philosophies, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. He also becomes involved in social and political causes, such as the labor movement and the fight for women's suffrage.As Samuel's journey unfolds, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but ultimately finds a sense of inner peace and purpose. The novel explores themes of spirituality, social justice, and personal growth, and is considered a classic of American literature.1910. Sinclair, American novelist, essayist, playwright, and short story writer, whose works reflected his socialistic views. Among his most famous books is The Jungle, which launched a government investigation of the meatpacking plants of Chicago, and changed the food laws of America. Samuel the Seeker begins: Samuel, said old Ephraim, Seek, and ye shall find. He had written those words upon the little picture of Samuel�������s mother, which hung in that corner of the old attic which served as the boy�������s bedroom; and so Samuel grew up with the knowledge that he, too, was one of the Seekers. Just what he was to seek, and just how he was to seek it, were matters of uncertainty-they were part of the search. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.