Eben Smith: The Dean of Western Mining

David Forsyth's audiobook chronicles the life of Eben Smith, a key yet often overlooked figure in Colorado's mining history, highlighting his journey from a gold rush fortune seeker to a respected mining pioneer. Covering nearly five decades, the narrative explores Smith's extensive involvement in Colorado's major mining camps and his innovative contributions to the industry. While he was highly regarded in his time, Smith's behind-the-scenes role and technical expertise have kept him largely out of the spotlight for historians.