Title Synopsis: Perhaps no life is more emblematic of Montana’s transition from a wild and contested territory to a settled and vibrant state than that of Henry Sieben (1848-1937). He arrived in Montana in 1864 with John Bozeman’s first wagon train. A seventeen-year-old German immigrant, he was intent on making his fortune, and his story and that of the state are inextricably linked. From gold mining to freighting, from open range to homesteading, and from soldier/bachelor society to permanent family farms and businesses, Henry Sieben participated in all the major economic and social developments of Montana itself. From penniless teenager to prosperous business owner and family man, Sieben established a legacy that continues in two of the largest and longest-held family ranches in Montana today. This biography uses a wealth of previously unavailable sources to examine the life of pioneer rancher and businessman Henry Sieben and his deep connection to Montana history.
About the Author: Ciara Ryan researched and prepared Henry Sieben’s biography while in the employ of the Foundation for Montana History. Originally from Limerick, Ireland, Ciara fell in love with Montana as a Fulbright Scholar in 2010 and has been researching Montana history and teaching Irish, Spanish, and French languages ever since. She earned her PhD from University College of Cork and has published numerous articles on the Irish language and history in Montana. Ciara is a Lecturer with the Department of Celtic Langueages and Literature at Harvard University.
Author: Ciara Ryan
Narrator: Craig R. Sieben
Publisher: The Foundation for Montana History
Copyright: 2025 by the Foundation for Montana History
Audiobook Release Date: 2025-06-04
Original Book Release Date: 2025-05-30
Running Time: 08:50:53
Track Count: 15
Audiobook ISBN: 9781971980195
