Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, (1996) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Volume 12 in the Oklahoma Western Biographies series. A "succinct interpretive biography of James J. Hill (1838-1916), the 'Empire Builder'-so called for his work in developing the region of the United States between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Northwest. Malone explores Hill's complex life and personality, his activities and interests, and recreates both the story of the railroad race to the Pacific and the complex interactions involved in the development of the region." SIGNED on the title page, and uncommon thus. Photographs and maps. Bibliographic essay, index. xiv, 306 pp. ISBN: 0-806127937.