# Mr. Ascott — Oil! character guide

> Mr. Ascott in Oil! by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-oil

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a business associate.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/ii)

President of Sunset Lumber Company, who agrees to supply lumber for Dad's derrick after negotiation and promises of future deals.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/iv)

Delivered the lumber for the derrick as promised.

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