Bacon, John U.
The Great Halifax Explosion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062686992
- author:
- Bacon, John U.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperLuxe
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.77 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Biological & Chemical Warfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Great Halifax Explosion by John U. Bacon is a gripping account of one of history's most devastating disasters. On December 1, 1917, the Mont-Blanc ship exploded in Halifax Harbour, unleashing a catastrophic blast that killed over 11,000 people and left thousands more injured. The disaster was not only a tragic event but also a turning point in world history. The explosion had far-reaching consequences, including revolutionizing pediatric medicine and transforming relations between the US and Canada. This book tells the story of the blast's impact on those who survived, as well as the heroic efforts of rescuers who risked their lives to save others. Through meticulous research and a compelling narrative, John U. Bacon brings this pivotal moment in history to life, shedding light on the human faces behind the tragedy and the decisions that led to its devastating consequences.
Related Products
Related Products
The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism
Bacon, John U.
The Halifax Explosion: Canada's Worst Disaster
Cuthbertson, Ken
John Halifax, Gentleman
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock
Haunted Halifax and District
Kai Roberts
Halifax Through Time
Gee, Stephen