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Going back over a period of 100 years, Mine in the Sky tells of the events leading up to the discovery and development of the great tungsten ore bodies at Pine Creek, California.
Located outside Bishop, in a remote setting in California's rugged Sierra Nevada mountain range, its development imposed unique challenges to the hardiest of miners. The operation was plagued by bad luck and poor timing in its early years, but through the perseverance of a dynamic group of mining personalities, it was destined to become one of the world's great tungsten mines. Pine Creek tungsten supplied much of the defense needs of the United States during world war II and made a substantial contribution to the country's stockpile of strategic metals.
Mine in the Sky recounts a history shaped by world politics, the ups and downs of metals demand, and economic survival through technological innovations. Using personal recollections, the book portrays the lives of the people who made the place what it was and found a home and sense of community in dramatic Pine Creek Canyon. This account is invaluable for mining historians as well as those interested in the history of the Eastern Sierra and the Owens Valley of California.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #622126 in Books
- Published on: 1998-07-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 234 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
"Mine in the Sky is a truly fascinating story, and the research is impressive." Rex Allen, Bishop resident
"I am impressed by how much research Joe did and how much information on the subject he found." Ray Gray, Retired Pine Creek Mine Superintendent
"Mine in the Sky is a wonderful blend of the technical, the very important human element, and the commentary on events over a period of more than 80 years" Al Sada Retired General Manager, Pine Creek Mine
Customer Reviews
From a former miner
I worked in this mine in 1952 and 1953. My brother worked in the mine for more than ten years. My wife's father worked at the mill during WW II. This is the finest book I have ever seen of it's type. The author caught the flavor of the Pine Creek Canyon and the people who lived and worked there. This was a unique mine with unusual methods of extracting the ore. I heartily recommend this book. The pictures are fabulous.
A true and factual account of man's endurance to mine ore.
This is a wonderful account and fascinating story about many people working eighty years to mine and produce a product that helped our government when in need, and develop several types of tungsten compounds new to the world. It is a story and personal account of many who labored, raised their family and retired at the Pine Creek Mine. Impressive and detailed research was done, plus many actual photos. A must for mining historians and others. Don't miss this true account of one of the worlds greast tungesten mines of all times.
"Mine in the Sky" from a mill workers perspective.
I worked in the Union Carbide Pine Creek mill for six years during the operations declining period. I am greatful for the experiences as an operator that I had in the mill and the sense of history that is there.I have hiked thru Morgan Canyon many times and after reading Joe Kurtacks book the "Mine in the Sky" it has really brought the history of the operation to life.I am greatful to Joe for documenting the history of this great tungsten operation.
