The Amusement Park at Sloan's Lake

“How refreshing to find a well-researched book that debunks so many of the urban legends around Sloan’s Leaky Lake! From the name of the lake to its romantic yet somewhat spectacular moments, Forsyth does an excellent job digging into archives, reels, and memos to uncover the truths behind this fantastic place. We even learn the real story behind the amazing Roger the Elephant who entertained so many children and then was wrongly railroaded out of his job. I have a ton of respect for someone who will keep digging to find the truth, and you can see Forsyth’s energy floating through the archives at Denver Public Library. Hail to not only a fantastic story with great depth, but an ardent sleuthed writing good history.”

David Forsyth holds a doctorate in U.S. History from UC Boulder where he wrote his dissertation on Denver’s Lakeside Amusement Park. He has published books with University of Colorado Press and Arcadia Publishing, as well as numerous articles on amusement park history. He regularly speaks to historical societies throughout the Denver metro area and at conferences in Denver. With the publication of his book on Lakeside Amusement Park he appeared on television, radio, and in newspapers in Denver. David is a member of the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) and American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) and they regularly promote new books on amusement park history, especially those written by members. He also has access to a growing Facebook audience through his work as director of the Gilpin Historical Society in Central City, Colorado. He lives in Denver, CO.