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About Jim Reed

Geologist & Director of Research & Development, RockWare Incorporated, 2221 East Street, Suite 101, Golden, CO 80401 Email: jim@rockware.com

January 27th, 2015 – Harmony Borax Works

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Jim Reed

Two layers of clouds obscuring the Panamint Range. Vertical relief = 5,000′. Borax was mined by Chinese laborers (slaves), concentrated on site, and hauled 150 miles by 20-mule team. Each cart had a narrow platform for a man to stand … Continue reading →

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