Grit & Gold: The Untold Stories of Colorado’s Mining Women
Step into the rugged heart of the Rocky Mountains where women dug deep—literally and figuratively—for fortune, freedom, and a foothold in the male-dominated mining frontier. In Women of the Colorado Mines, award-winning historian Linda Wommack brings to life the incredible real stories of women who struck out on their own in pursuit of gold, silver, and independence.
Meet the bold women prospectors, mine owners, and heiresses of 19th-century Colorado
Discover the forgotten role of women in labor advocacy and mining rights
Richly researched with firsthand accounts, historical insight, and vivid storytelling
Written by a three-time Will Rogers Medallion Award winner and Colorado Authors Hall of Fame inductee
Perfect for history lovers, Western enthusiasts, and readers fascinated by untold stories of fearless frontier women
"Wonderfully exciting narrative... great insight into the hardships and rigors of women prospectors. Wommack's research and writing are brilliant!"
– Chris Enss, New York Times Bestselling Author
Uncover the resilience, courage, and tenacity of the women who helped shape Colorado’s mining legacy—far beyond the shadows of the men who claimed the spotlight.