The Harvest Gypsies: On the Road to the Grapes of Wrath

The Harvest Gypsies by John Steinbeck is a powerful and moving collection of newspaper articles that provide an eyewitness account of the Dust Bowl migration during one of America's darkest periods.

With the emotional power of a novelist and the inquisitive mind of an investigative reporter, Steinbeck tours the squatters' camps and Hoovervilles of rural California, capturing the horrendous conditions faced by hundreds of thousands of migrant workers.

Accompanied by 22 photographs taken by Dorothea Lange and others, The Harvest Gypsies gives readers a glimpse into the lives of these forgotten Americans during one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, labor history, or simply understanding the struggles of those who came before us.