The Golden Chimney: A Boy's Mine

"The Golden Chimney: A Boy's Mine" by Elizabeth Gerberding is a story that unfolds in the early 1900s and centers around Ben Ralston, a young man with a grand ambition: to strike it rich in San Francisco by mining an old smelting plant. Overlooking the city, Ben dreams of what could be, while his cousin Beth listens on with empathy. He believes that gold remains in the soot, and he sets himself up for an opportunity that will change his life. Ben teams up with his cousin, Beth, and his partner, Mundon, and they embark on an exciting adventure. Together, they grapple with risks and unforeseen problems as they embark on the journey to strike gold, trying to take an opportunity to change the corse of their futures.