author
William Patterson White
b. 1884
A prolific writer of early 20th-century Western fiction, he filled his stories with ranch life, frontier conflict, and fast-moving adventure. Several of his novels were popular enough to be adapted into silent films, showing how well his brand of storytelling connected with readers of the time.
3 Audiobooks
The Rider of Golden Bar
by William Patterson White
The Heart of the Range
by William Patterson White
Paradise Bend
by William Patterson White
About the author
Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1884, William Patterson White wrote Western novels and stories during the early decades of the 20th century. Public-domain editions and library records show him as the author of books such as The Rider of Golden Bar, Hidden Trails, The Heart of the Range, and Paradise Bend.
His fiction centers on classic Western themes: wide-open country, cattle and horse culture, feuds, danger, and romance. The tone is straightforward and adventurous, which helps explain why his work found a wide audience in magazines, books, and later in screen adaptations.
White's reach extended beyond print. Contemporary film records and later reference sources connect his work to silent Western adaptations including High Pockets and The Buster. A confirmed portrait was not readily available from the sources checked, but his body of work still gives a clear picture of a dependable and energetic storyteller of the American West.