Richard White’s distinguished career is marked by pioneering works in environmental history and landmark histories of the Gilded Age. His history of the transcontinentals, Railroaded, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of the Parkman Prize and Los Angeles Times Book Award. He taught for many years at Stanford University, and lives now in Los Angeles, California.

"Required reading for anyone interested in the history of American railroading…This is an exciting story and well told."

Richard White’s distinguished career is marked by pioneering works in environmental history and landmark histories of the Gilded Age. His history of the transcontinentals, Railroaded, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of the Parkman Prize and Los Angeles Times Book Award. He taught for many years at Stanford University, and lives now in Los Angeles, California.

"Required reading for anyone interested in the history of American railroading…This is an exciting story and well told."

Richard White’s distinguished career is marked by pioneering works in environmental history and landmark histories of the Gilded Age. His history of the transcontinentals, Railroaded, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of the Parkman Prize and Los Angeles Times Book Award. He taught for many years at Stanford University, and lives now in Los Angeles, California.

"Required reading for anyone interested in the history of American railroading…This is an exciting story and well told."