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Catastrophe : stories and lessons from the Halifax explosion

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    Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2020
    Note: This book was purchased with support from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component.
  • Running Time: 22:00 hrs
    Narrator: Braden Wright
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    Wilfred Laurier University Press, 2024
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    Running Time: 22:00 hrs
    Narrator: Braden Wright
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  • Author: Scanlon, T. Joseph
    Contributor: Sarty, Roger
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    2020
    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.

    Genre:
    Canadian nonfiction, History and geography
    Subject(s): Disaster relief | Halifax Explosion (Halifax | Nova Scotia : 1917) | Nova Scotia--Halifax
    Original Publisher: Waterloo, ON, Wilfrid Laurier University Press
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781771123730, 1771123737