The Gentleman’s Bribe: How Colt Revolvers Turned Congressmen into Racketeers. Coming Spring 2027 from Potomac Books, an imprint of The University of Nebraska Press. More details to come.

Advanced Praise for The Gentleman’s Bribe

“A gripping and jaw-dropping read. A true story that reads like a thriller about corruption and misbehavior at the highest levels of government—all at the hands of a patent lawyer.”—Mark A. Lemley, William H. Neukom Professor at Stanford Law School and director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology

“This masterful account of historic patent litigation is not only a riveting tale of talent and intrigue but also explores once-notorious litigation in fascinating depth. The story enlarges our understanding, while it entertains and edifies.”—Pauline Newman, judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

“Well-connected, brilliant, and unscrupulous, Edward Dickerson was willing to do his client’s bidding, even if that meant bribing politicians and anyone else who might be useful. In lively prose Darin Gibby reveals a staggering array of Dickerson-engineered corruption at the highest ranks of American political and legal power. The Gentleman’s Bribe is a singular contribution to the study of American technology, patent law, and malfeasance during the nation’s first great industrial revolution.”—Jim Rasenberger, author of Revolver: Sam Colt and the Six-Shooter That Changed America