River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West by Rebecca Solnit explores the remarkable life of photographer Eadweard Muybridge and his pivotal role in shaping modern visual culture. The e-book chronicles Muybridge’s journey from England to the American West, highlighting his groundbreaking photographic experiments that led to the invention of motion pictures.

Solnit weaves together history, technology, and biography, revealing how Muybridge’s work reflected the dynamic changes of the nineteenth century. River of Shadows offers readers an insightful look at the intersections of art, science, and innovation during a transformative era in American history.