Christopher Knowlton
Christopher Knowlton is a former magazine writer turned historian whose background in finance and journalism shapes his approach to storytelling.
His ability to blend economic analysis with compelling narrative is evident in his work on American historical boom-and-bust cycles.
His book Bubble in the Sun, examining the 1920s Florida real estate boom, won the 2021 Excellence in Financial Journalism Best Book Award, demonstrating his expertise in chronicling speculative financial manias.
Knowlton brings this same economic lens to his examination of the American West, connecting historical events to broader themes of greed, hubris, and environmental consequence.
