The Inventor and the Tycoon

From the author of Slaves in the Family, this compelling history explores the fascinating partnership between Eadweard Muybridge, the inventor of stop-motion photography, and Leland Stanford, a railroad tycoon and former governor. Set against California's frontier era, the narrative weaves together Muybridge’s groundbreaking work on motion images with a gripping true crime story involving murder and media sensation. Rich with themes of ambition, innovation, and intrigue, it offers a captivating glimpse into the birth of visual media and the complexities of American frontier life.