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  • Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

    The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

    by Richard White ...
    A new, incisive history of the transcontinental railroads and how they transformed America in the decades after the Civil War.The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • The Island: An Adventure of A Person of Quality

    by Richard Whiteing ...
    It was such a sight—civilisation in a nutshell—that was what made me pause. I was a part of it, and Apollo was taking a peep at his own legs. Why not? we all seemed to be going on so beautifully; we were all busy, all doing something for progress. What a scene! The Exchange I had just left, with its groups of millionaires gossiping Bagdad and the Irawaddy, Chicago and the Cape; dividend day over ... Read more

    $6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The island; or, an adventure of a person of quality

    by Richard Whiteing ...
    In "The Island; or, An Adventure of a Person of Quality," Richard Whiteing presents a rich tapestry of adventure and introspection, exploring themes of social class and individual identity against the backdrop of an exotic island. The novel employs a vibrant and descriptive literary style, immersing readers in the lush landscapes and intricate social dynamics of its setting. Whiteing deftly ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Republic for Which It Stands

    The United States during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865-1896

    by Richard White ...
    Series series Oxford History of the United States
    The Oxford History of the United States is the most respected multivolume history of the American nation. In the newest volume in the series, The Republic for Which It Stands, acclaimed historian Richard White offers a fresh and integrated interpretation of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age as the seedbed of modern America. At the end of the Civil War the leaders and citizens of the victorious ... Read more

    $18.09 USD

  • The Organic Machine

    The Remaking of the Columbia River

    by Richard White ...
    Series series Hill and Wang Critical Issues
    The Hill and Wang Critical Issues Series: concise, affordable works on pivotal topics in American history, society, and politics.In this pioneering study, White explores the relationship between the natural history of the Columbia River and the human history of the Pacific Northwest for both whites and Native Americans. He concentrates on what brings humans and the river together: not only the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Island, Or, An Adventure Of A Person Of Quality

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Richard Whiteing ...
    Series series
    Richard Whiteing's The Island, Or, An Adventure Of A Person Of Quality is an intriguing exploration of societal structures and human nature, wrapped in a narrative of adventure and discovery. The story follows the protagonist, who, disillusioned with the superficiality of high society, finds himself shipwrecked on a seemingly deserted island. As he navigates the challenges of survival and self ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • On Wings of Steel

    The Darkside Chronicles, #1

    by Richard C. White ...
    Series Book 1 - The Darkside Chronicles
    A steampunk science fiction adventure from the acclaimed author of Terra Incognito: A Guide to Building the Worlds of Your Imagination and Harbinger of Darkness**!**Erica Halgrim is a proud new member of the Angels of Steel: a courier service whose all-female members navigate through the streets of Underworld and the skies of the Aerie with the aid of winged flying devices that allow them to trave ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Dictionary and Phrasebook of French Medical Terms

    With an Introduction to the French Medical System

    by Richard Whiting ...
    Essential language for communicating with pharmacists, doctors and hospitals in France.Whether you are resident in France or simply visiting, this book will help you deal with any medical or health situation.Accessible and comprehensive, the most up-to-date and easy-to-use dictionary of French medical terms French–English and English–French Includes hundreds of technical words you won’t find in an ... Read more

    Was $3.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Inventing Australia

    by Richard White ...
    'White sets himself a most ambitious task, and he goes remarkably far to achieving his goals. Very few books tell so much about Australia, with elegance and concision, as does his' - Professor Michael Roe'Stimulating and informative. an antidote to the cultural cringe' - Canberra Times'To be Australian': what can that mean? Inventing Australia sets out to find the answers by tracing the images we ... Read more

    $39.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Mr Sprouts, His Opinions. A Night in Belgrave Square

    From their pens to your ears, genius in every story

    by Richard Whiteing ...
    Narrated by Jake Urry ...

    Unabridged

    25 min

    The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Richard Whiteing. ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Finishing Nature

    The Making of California's Environmental Crisis

    by Richard White ...
    An authoritative account of California’s cataclysmic wildfires and floods as outcomes of a long history of remaking nature to suit human purpose.The immense waters of Tulare Lake were repurposed long ago for irrigation of industrial farms in the Central Valley, leaving a dry expanse. But even now wet years conjure the ghost of the lake: Recent atmospheric rivers have flooded nearly 100,000 acres ... Read more

    $20.59 USD

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  • Dexys Midnight Runners: Young Soul Rebels

    by Richard White ...
    Dexys Midnight Runners were one of the most misunderstood and overlooked groups of the 1980s. At the centre of it all, their front man and originator, Kevin Rowland, had a reputation for maintaining control and domination over Dexys at all costs.In the first comprehensive history of the band, author, Richard White, has conducted in-depth interviews with former members on the experience of being a ... Read more

    $9.89 USD