Catastrophe : stories and lessons from the Halifax explosion

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  • Author: Scanlon, T. Joseph
    Contributor:

    Sarty, Roger

    Summary:

    On December 6, 1917, the Canadian city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was shattered when a volatile cargo exploded in the bustling wartime harbour. Over 1,600 people were killed and 9,000 injured. At the time, it was the worst man-made disaster in history. This book weaves together the compelling stories and potent lessons learned from this catastrophe.

    Original Publisher: Waterloo, ON , Wilfrid Laurier University Press
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    9781771123730

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    1771123737

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Sarty, Roger

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On December 6, 1917, the Canadian city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was shattered when a volatile cargo exploded in the bustling wartime harbour. Over 1,600 people were killed and 9,000 injured. At the time, it was the worst man-made disaster in history. This book weaves together the compelling stories and potent lessons learned from this catastrophe.

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Waterloo, ON

Wilfrid Laurier University Press

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