Curse Of The Narrows
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Curse Of The Narrows
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Author : Laura M. Mac Donald
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-05-26
Curse Of The Narrows written by Laura M. Mac Donald and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-26 with History categories.
In 1917, the port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was crowded with ships leaving for war-torn Europe. On December 6th, two of them-the Mont Blanc and the Imo-collided in the Narrows, a hard-to-navigate stretch of the harbor. Ablaze, and with explosions on her deck filling the sky, the Mont Blanc grounded against the city's docks. As thousands rushed to their windows and into the streets to watch, she exploded with such force that the 3,121 tons of her iron hull vaporized in a cloud that shot up more than 2,000 feet; the explosion was so unusual that Robert Oppenheimer would study its effects to predict the devastation of an atomic bomb. The blast caused a giant wave that swept over parts of the city, followed by a slick, black rain that fell for ten minutes. Much of the city was flattened, and not one in 12,000 buildings within a 16-mile radius left undamaged. More than 1,600 Haligonians were killed and 6,000 injured; and within twenty-four hours, a blizzard had isolated Halifax from the world. Set vividly against the background of World War I, Curse of the Narrows is the first major account of the world's largest pre-atomic explosion, the epic relief mission from Boston, and the riveting trial of the Mont Blanc's captain and pilot. Laura M. Mac Donald is as adept at describing the dynamics of a chain reaction explosion as she is at chronicling unforgettable human dramas of miraculous survival, unfathomable loss, and the medical breakthroughs in pediatrics and eye surgery that followed the disaster . Using primary sources--many of which haven't been read in decades and--with a wonderful feel for narrative history, Mac Donald chronicles one of the most compelling and dramatic events of the 20th century.
Curse Of The Narrows
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Author : Laura MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
Release Date : 2005
Curse Of The Narrows written by Laura MacDonald and has been published by HarperCollins Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Explosions categories.
The events of the horrific Halifax explosion are welldocumented: on December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship Mont Blanc andthe Belgian relief ship Imo collide in the Halifax harbour. Nearly 2,000people are killed; over 9,000 more are injured. The story of one of the world'sworst non-natural disasters has been told before, but never like this. In a sweeping narrative, Curse of the Narrows tellsa tale of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation, retracing the steps ofsurvivors through the wreckage of a city destroyed. Laura M. Mac Donald weaves apanoramic chronicle of the astonishing international response to the explosion,telling of the generous donations of money and medical specialists made by thecity of Boston, of how the number of horrific injuries to Halifax's childreninspired startling developments in pediatric medicine, and exploring thedisaster's chilling link to the creation of the atomic bomb. Filled with archival photos, defined by meticulous research andinfused with a storyteller's sensibility, Curse of the Narrows isa compelling and powerful book.
Curse Of The Narrows
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Author : Marci D. Griffin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-07
Curse Of The Narrows written by Marci D. Griffin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-07 with Haunted houses categories.
Blizzard Of Glass
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Author : Sally M. Walker
language : en
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Release Date : 2011-11-22
Blizzard Of Glass written by Sally M. Walker and has been published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-22 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and one held relief supplies, both intended for wartorn Europe. The resulting blast flattened two towns, Halifax and Dartmouth, and killed nearly 2,000 people. As if that wasn't devastating enough, a blizzard hit the next day, dumping more than a foot of snow on the area and paralyzing much-needed relief efforts. Fascinating, edge-of-your-seat storytelling based on original source material conveys this harrowing account of tragedy and recovery. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
Explosion In Halifax Harbour 1917
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Author : Dan Soucoup
language : en
Publisher: Nimbus+ORM
Release Date : 2017-10-30
Explosion In Halifax Harbour 1917 written by Dan Soucoup and has been published by Nimbus+ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with History categories.
A riveting account of the collision of two ships—and the worst human-caused explosion in history before Hiroshima—with dozens of photos and illustrations. In late 1917, one of the greatest natural harbors in the world was humming with excitement. Halifax Harbor was filled with naval convoys and merchant vessels while factories worked overtime in support of the Allied war effort in Europe. But on December 6, Canada’s worst disaster struck, as two ships—one carrying high explosives—collided. The resulting blast killed and injured thousands, razing the city’s North End and destroying nearly everything in its path. This history is an account of tremendous human suffering and devastation, yet also of human bravery and survival against all odds. Chaos and confusion reigned that day in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, but what followed was a massive relief effort involving charitable assistance from all over the globe—especially Massachusetts. Explosion in Halifax Harbour, 1917 includes a detailed account of the event, chronicling many remarkable human tragedies, rescue and relief efforts, attempts to place blame for the collision, and the reconstruction program that created Canada’s first government-assisted housing program. Also included are 60 full-color images as well as sidebars on many monuments and commemorations that pay tribute to this catastrophic event. “Begins with a history of Halifax and its harbor and how important it was for the war effort in Europe…while there were countless acts of heroism, Soucoup writes there were also acts of looting and profiteering.” —The Star
Nurses On The Front Line
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Author : Barbra Mann Wall
language : en
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Release Date : 2011
Nurses On The Front Line written by Barbra Mann Wall and has been published by Springer Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
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Wisdom Justice And Charity
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Author : Suzanne Morton
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Wisdom Justice And Charity written by Suzanne Morton and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Social Science categories.
In Wisdom, Justice, and Charity, historian Suzanne Morton uses Jane B. Wisdom's professional life to explore how the welfare state was built from the ground up by thousands of pragmatic and action-oriented social workers.
Nova Scotia At War 1914 1919
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Author : Brian Douglas Tennyson
language : en
Publisher: Nimbus+ORM
Release Date : 2017-11-21
Nova Scotia At War 1914 1919 written by Brian Douglas Tennyson and has been published by Nimbus+ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with History categories.
An in-depth historical study of Nova Scotia’s role in WWI and its lingering impact on the region, its people, and its economy. Though the First World War ended in 1918, it continued to haunt Canada for generations. In Nova Scotia at War, 1915-1919, historian Brian Douglas Tennyson examines what was, for the people of Canada, an unprecedented period collective military trauma. As Tennyson demonstrates, the war effort didn’t end with the brave soldiers and sailors who went overseas. It also touched the lives of civilians who worked in the fishery, on the farms, and in the forests, coals mines, and steel mills. A specialist in early twentieth-century Canadian political history, Tennyson examines the economic impact of the war with incisive clarity. In an often overlooked cost of the conflict, it shattered Nova Scotia's dream of becoming the Atlantic gateway and the industrial heartland of Canada. This volume includes 30 black and white photos.
Explosion In Halifax Harbour
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Author : David Flemming
language : en
Publisher: Formac Publishing Company
Release Date : 2004-10
Explosion In Halifax Harbour written by David Flemming and has been published by Formac Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10 with History categories.
This book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print.
Radio History Ship Shore
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Author : Spurgeon G. Roscoe
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2022-10-21
Radio History Ship Shore written by Spurgeon G. Roscoe and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.
From flags and pennants to Morse code and complex telecommunications, Radio History Ship to Shore is a treatise on the navigational aids vessels have used over the centuries. Author Spurgeon “Spud” G. Roscoe takes the reader on a journey through the evolution of communication systems globally, from the days of Columbus to modern times. Roscoe also mines his first-hand experience as a radio officer who sailed on a dozen ships, including a reproduction of the ill-fated HMS Bounty. Now in his eighties, he has been meticulously collecting the content for Radio History Ship to Shore for more than five decades. The result is a hefty tome in which Roscoe shares his encyclopedic knowledge and unyielding fascination with communications systems. The book includes all the vessels in the RCMP marine section (and, later, marine division), the RCAF marine squadrons, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Government Merchant Marine, and the Canadian Coast Guard, including the weather ships, and icebreakers. Radio History Ship to Shore is complemented by a wealth of historic photos of everything from warships to Canada’s famous Bluenose schooner.