| The Darkest Hour: A Comprehensive Account of the Smith Mine Disaster of 1943 Contributor(s): Kuhlman, Fay (Author), Robson, Gary D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0965960943 ISBN-13: 9780965960946 Publisher: Proseyr Publishing OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2015 |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Technology & Engineering | Mining |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6" W x 9" (0.17 lbs) 42 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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| Publisher Description: On February 27, 1943, an explosion at Smith Mine #3 in Washoe, MT killed 74 men in the worst mining disaster in Montana's history. This is the story of the miners, the heroes in the rescue operation, and the communities that were brought close to extinction by the disaster. Many reports have been made of the Smith Mine Disaster. It was an event that shocked the state of Montana with the worst tragedy in its long history of coal mining. The calamity had far-reaching effects on thousands, and repercussions on communities and towns which came close to bringing them to extinction. Because it was a vital portion of history, this work has been compiled from many sources to provide as comprehensive a record of that time as possible. Originally written by Fay Kuhlman, former Mayor of Bearcreek, "The Darkest Hour" was edited and expanded by Gary Robson for the 60th anniversary of the disaster. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kuhlman, Fay: - Gary D. Robson has written over two dozen books on subjects ranging from animal poop to accessibility technology for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. His hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles cover an even broader range of subjects. He owns a bookstore in Red Lodge, Montana, just a few miles from the scene of the Smith Mine Disaster. |