Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion and the Road to Recovery

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion and the Road to Recovery

The Halifax Explosion took place on December 6, 1917 when a French munitions ship and a Belgian relief vessel collided in the harbour. The munitions vessel drifted into the North End and exploded, killing more than sixteen hundred people instantly, wounding more than nine thousand others, and damaging or destroying approximately twelve thousand buildings. The complete devastation covered an area of 325 acres, and hardly a window in the city was left intact. This book, the most comprehensive ever written on the explosion, details the terrific devastation, the aftermath and the restoration. It encompasses dozens of previously unpublished stories, photographs, and documents, along with some thought-provoking coverage of the inquiry into the disaster. A best selling book from its first printing in 1989, this new updated edition includes a comprehensive index, and is sure to be a must-have for readers.
Country USA
Manufacturer Nimbus Pub Ltd
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 3
EANs 9780921054306
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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