The Halifax explosion was unprecedented in its devastation with regards to casualties, force and radius of the blast, and widespread damage to property.This book offers a collection of carefully selected visuals that tell the story of the devastation caused by the explosion and the impact it had on Halifax. Joyce Glasner focuses on the impact of this wartime disaster on the thousands of survivors.

Halifax Explosion: Heroes and Survivors (Amazing Canadians)

History

Glasner, Joyce

Americas

Lorimer

"But even as the darkness and chill settle in, there is a glimmer of hope, a feeling of growing excitement. For the start of winter also means the beginning of the Christmas season, a time of celebration that goes back to the earliest days of Canadian settlement and far beyond." This book contains selections from the following Amazing Stories: Christmas in Atlantic Canada, Christmas in Quebec, Christmas in Ontario, Christmas in the Prairies, and Christmas in British Columbia Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation brings to life the very best holiday stories from across Canada. From the early days of exploration to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.

Christmas in Canada: A Collection of Heartwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions (Amazing Stories)

MacDonald, CHeryl

Durnford, Megan

Mole, Rich

Amazing Stories

"Without a thought for his own safety, he dashed back into the burning building. Smoke stung his eyes and flames singed his hair as he struggled through the blaze to the room where his Santa suit was stored." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history human interest stories Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation brings to life the very best holiday stories from across Atlantic Canada. From the early days of exploration to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.

Christmas in Atlantic Canada: Heatwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions (Amazing Stories)

A boat full of explosives heads in to the harbour as a large cargo ship steams out to sea. What happened next, on a fateful day in December 1917, is etched in history. At least 1900 people lost their lives and 9000 were injured when the largest manmade explosion ever experienced ripped through Halifax and nearby Dartmouth. Panic reigned as the survivors struggled to comprehend what had happened.

The Halifax Explosion: Surviving the Blast that Shook a Nation (Amazing Stories)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

The Halifax explosion was unprecedented in its devastation with regards to casualties, force and radius of the blast, and its widespread damage to property.On the morning of December 6, 1917, a munitions vessel loaded with explosives collided with a cargo ship in Halifax harbour triggering the worst man-made explosion prior to Hiroshima. At about 9:06 A.M., 3121 tons of steel exploded into fragments, houses collapsed, factories toppled and churches crumbled. The apocalyptic blast ravaged Halifax and Dartmouth, killing at least 1900 people and injuring thousands more. This gripping account describes the events of that fateful day in vivid detail, following the heroes and survivors of the Halifax Explosion as they struggle to cope with the devastation.

The Halifax Explosion: Heroes and Survivors (Amazing Stories)

Murder, mutiny, and mayhem were the order of the day in the seas off the East Coast during the golden age of sailing. Pillagers and opportunists plied the seas in search of riches in the holds of American ships. And they invariably found what they were looking for...

Pirates and Privateers: Swashbuckling Stories From the East Coast (Amazing Stories)

On a tragic day in December 1917, two boats collided in Halifax Harbour. One of them caught fire and then exploded with a massive bang. It was the largest man-made explosion ever experienced to that point. Buildings and homes in Halifax and nearby Dartmouth were instantly destroyed. Windows were shattered up to 100 kilometres away. At least 1,900 people lost their lives that day.

The Halifax Explosion (Junior Edition): Surviving the Blast That Shook a Nation

Children's Books

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Halifax Explosion: Heroes and Survivors (Amazing Canadians)

Christmas in Canada: A Collection of Heartwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions (Amazing Stories)

Christmas in Atlantic Canada: Heatwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions (Amazing Stories)

The Halifax Explosion: Surviving the Blast that Shook a Nation (Amazing Stories)

The Halifax Explosion: Heroes and Survivors (Amazing Stories)

Pirates and Privateers: Swashbuckling Stories From the East Coast (Amazing Stories)

Pirates and Privateers: Swashbuckling Stories From the East Coast (Amazing Stories)

The Halifax Explosion (Junior Edition): Surviving the Blast That Shook a Nation