The Story Of The 1917 Halifax Explosion And The Boston Tree

Author : Suzanne Pasternak
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781525501838

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The Story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion and the Boston Tree by Suzanne Pasternak Pdf

At 9:06 in the morning of December 6, 1917 in the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia two ships collided. Minutes later there was an apocalyptic explosion followed by a blizzard of flying glass, splintered wood and white hot metal falling from the sky. In an instant almost 2,000 people lay dead and another 9,000 wounded and thousands left homeless. This set in motion the greatest rescue mission ever known at the time between the United States and Canada. Within hours, without authority or hesitation the City of Boston and the State of Massachusetts pulled together all their medical resources and went to the aid of Halifax. This is the story of unprecedented compassion, mercy, and heroism. It speaks of the eternal friendship and helping hands across the border between the State of Massachusetts and the people of Nova Scotia. This humanitarian rescue mission was never forgotten. Every year a special thank you gift is sent to Boston from the people of Nova Scotia. This gift symbolizes peace on earth, hope and light in the darkness..... a giant fifty foot Christmas tree!

Author : Laura M. Mac Donald
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802718396

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Curse of the Narrows by Laura M. Mac Donald Pdf

In 1917, the port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was crowded with ships leaving for war-torn Europe. On December 6th, two of them-the Mont Blanc and the Imo-collided in the Narrows, a hard-to-navigate stretch of the harbor. Ablaze, and with explosions on her deck filling the sky, the Mont Blanc grounded against the city's docks. As thousands rushed to their windows and into the streets to watch, she exploded with such force that the 3,121 tons of her iron hull vaporized in a cloud that shot up more than 2,000 feet; the explosion was so unusual that Robert Oppenheimer would study its effects to predict the devastation of an atomic bomb. The blast caused a giant wave that swept over parts of the city, followed by a slick, black rain that fell for ten minutes. Much of the city was flattened, and not one in 12,000 buildings within a 16-mile radius left undamaged. More than 1,600 Haligonians were killed and 6,000 injured; and within twenty-four hours, a blizzard had isolated Halifax from the world. Set vividly against the background of World War I, Curse of the Narrows is the first major account of the world's largest pre-atomic explosion, the epic relief mission from Boston, and the riveting trial of the Mont Blanc's captain and pilot. Laura M. Mac Donald is as adept at describing the dynamics of a chain reaction explosion as she is at chronicling unforgettable human dramas of miraculous survival, unfathomable loss, and the medical breakthroughs in pediatrics and eye surgery that followed the disaster . Using primary sources--many of which haven't been read in decades and--with a wonderful feel for narrative history, Mac Donald chronicles one of the most compelling and dramatic events of the 20th century.

Author : John U. Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062666550

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The Great Halifax Explosion by John U. Bacon Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The "riveting" (National Post) tick-tock account of the largest manmade explosion in history prior to the atomic bomb, and the equally astonishing tales of survival and heroism that emerged from the ashes “Enthralling. ... Gripping. ... A captivating and emotionally investing journey.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette After steaming out of New York City on December 1, 1917, laden with a staggering three thousand tons of TNT and other explosives, the munitions ship Mont-Blanc fought its way up the Atlantic coast, through waters prowled by enemy U-boats. As it approached the lively port city of Halifax, Mont-Blanc's deadly cargo erupted with the force of 2.9 kilotons of TNT—the most powerful explosion ever visited on a human population, save for HIroshima and Nagasaki. Mont-Blanc was vaporized in one fifteenth of a second; a shockwave leveled the surrounding city. Next came a thirty-five-foot tsunami. Most astounding of all, however, were the incredible tales of survival and heroism that soon emerged from the rubble. This is the unforgettable story told in John U. Bacon's The Great Halifax Explosion: a ticktock account of fateful decisions that led to doom, the human faces of the blast's 11,000 casualties, and the equally moving individual stories of those who lived and selflessly threw themselves into urgent rescue work that saved thousands. The shocking scale of the disaster stunned the world, dominating global headlines even amid the calamity of the First World War. Hours after the blast, Boston sent trains and ships filled with doctors, medicine, and money. The explosion would revolutionize pediatric medicine; transform U.S.-Canadian relations; and provide physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who studied the Halifax explosion closely when developing the atomic bomb, with history's only real-world case study demonstrating the lethal power of a weapon of mass destruction. Mesmerizing and inspiring, Bacon's deeply-researched narrative brings to life the tragedy, bravery, and surprising afterlife of one of the most dramatic events of modern times.

Author : Suzanne Pasternak
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781525501845

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The Story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion and the Boston Tree by Suzanne Pasternak Pdf

At 9:06 in the morning of December 6, 1917 in the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia two ships collided. Minutes later there was an apocalyptic explosion followed by a blizzard of flying glass, splintered wood and white hot metal falling from the sky. In an instant almost 2,000 people lay dead and another 9,000 wounded and thousands left homeless. This set in motion the greatest rescue mission ever known at the time between the United States and Canada. Within hours, without authority or hesitation the City of Boston and the State of Massachusetts pulled together all their medical resources and went to the aid of Halifax. This is the story of unprecedented compassion, mercy, and heroism. It speaks of the eternal friendship and helping hands across the border between the State of Massachusetts and the people of Nova Scotia. This humanitarian rescue mission was never forgotten. Every year a special thank you gift is sent to Boston from the people of Nova Scotia. This gift symbolizes peace on earth, hope and light in the darkness..... a giant fifty foot Christmas tree!

Author : Graham Metson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015027949232

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The Halifax Explosion by Graham Metson Pdf

Author : Blair Beed,Dtours Visitors and Convention Service
Publisher : Halifax, N.S. : Dtours Visitors and Convention Service
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 096843830X

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1917 Halifax Explosion and American Response by Blair Beed,Dtours Visitors and Convention Service Pdf

Author : Janet Kitz
Publisher : Nimbus+ORM
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781551098203

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Shattered City by Janet Kitz Pdf

This chronicle of the 1917 Halifax Explosion presents a vivid account of the historic tragedy and the relief and rebuilding efforts that followed. On December 6th, 1917, the French cargo ship SS Mont-Blanc collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in the Narrows that lead into Halifax Harbor. The Mont-Blanc was carrying a shipment of explosives from New York, ultimately bound for Bordeaux, France. A fire onboard ignited the cargo, causing a blast that obliterated everything within a half-mile radius. The Richmond district of Halifax was destroyed. A tsunami created by the blast washed the Imo ashore and wiped out a Mi’kmaq community. Shattered City is the most comprehensive book on the Halifax Explosion, detailing the event, 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.

Author : Robert MacNeil
Publisher : Formac Publishing Company Limited
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459503168

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Burden of Desire by Robert MacNeil Pdf

Burden of Desire centres on the love triangle between bohemian Halifax south-end belle Julia Robertson, Dalhousie professor Stewart MacPherson, and young Anglican minister Peter Wentworth. Julia keeps a diary detailing her sexual fantasies, which she has with her at the moment of the blast that was the Halifax Explosion. She hides her diary in her coat, which is subsequently donated to a clothing drive for the individuals from the north end of the city who've lost everything in the explosion. Peter discovers the diary and becomes fixated on its author, enlisting the help of his friend Stewart to find her. Burden of Desire explores the repression and expression of sexual desire at the time of the First World War. It also offers a compelling fictional account of the impact on Halifax society of the Halifax Explosion.

Author : Dan Soucoup
Publisher : Nimbus+ORM
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781771085557

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Explosion in Halifax Harbour, 1917 by Dan Soucoup Pdf

A riveting account of the collision of two ships—and the worst human-caused explosion in history before Hiroshima—with dozens of photos and illustrations. In late 1917, one of the greatest natural harbors in the world was humming with excitement. Halifax Harbor was filled with naval convoys and merchant vessels while factories worked overtime in support of the Allied war effort in Europe. But on December 6, Canada’s worst disaster struck, as two ships—one carrying high explosives—collided. The resulting blast killed and injured thousands, razing the city’s North End and destroying nearly everything in its path. This history is an account of tremendous human suffering and devastation, yet also of human bravery and survival against all odds. Chaos and confusion reigned that day in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, but what followed was a massive relief effort involving charitable assistance from all over the globe—especially Massachusetts. Explosion in Halifax Harbour, 1917 includes a detailed account of the event, chronicling many remarkable human tragedies, rescue and relief efforts, attempts to place blame for the collision, and the reconstruction program that created Canada’s first government-assisted housing program. Also included are 60 full-color images as well as sidebars on many monuments and commemorations that pay tribute to this catastrophic event. “Begins with a history of Halifax and its harbor and how important it was for the war effort in Europe…while there were countless acts of heroism, Soucoup writes there were also acts of looting and profiteering.” —The Star

Author : Morey Holzman,Joseph Nieforth
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781550024135

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Deceptions and Doublecross by Morey Holzman,Joseph Nieforth Pdf

The story of the rise of the NHL as the only major hockey league in North America.

Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781466805101

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Blizzard of Glass by Sally M. Walker Pdf

On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and one held relief supplies, both intended for wartorn Europe. The resulting blast flattened two towns, Halifax and Dartmouth, and killed nearly 2,000 people. As if that wasn't devastating enough, a blizzard hit the next day, dumping more than a foot of snow on the area and paralyzing much-needed relief efforts. Fascinating, edge-of-your-seat storytelling based on original source material conveys this harrowing account of tragedy and recovery. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

Author : Marijke Simons
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1771085509

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The Flying Squirrel Stowaways by Marijke Simons Pdf

It's wintertime in Nova Scotia and two flying squirrels are busy exploring the woods around their spruce-tree home. After a busy night of playing and gliding and snacking, they're ready to settle down and sleep all day. But humans have other plans: the tree is cut down and packed onto a truck bound for Boston, Massachusetts. Turns out their new home has been chosen as Halifax's annual thank-you gift, the Boston Christmas Tree. The little squirrels have no idea they're about to embark on a journey across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Maine on the way to Boston. Will the accidental stowaways be discovered? And what awaits them in their new American home? From the author and illustrator of Jigs and Reels comes a vibrantly illustrated, fun holiday story about curiosity, adventure, and making a new home.

Author : David Flemming
Publisher : Formac Publishing Company
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780887806322

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Explosion in Halifax Harbour by David Flemming Pdf

This book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print.

Author : Michael Dupuis
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27T00:00:00Z
Category : History
ISBN : 9781552668764

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Bearing Witness by Michael Dupuis Pdf

At approximately 8:45 a.m. on 6 December 1917, the Belgian Relief vessel IMO struck the munitions-laden freighter Mont-Blanc in Halifax Harbour. The Mont-Blanc exploded in a devastating 2.9 kiloton blast, which killed 2,000 people and injured 9,000. More than 6,000 people were made homeless, and an additional 12,000 were left without shelter. Bearing Witness tells the story of the Explosion, and the catastrophic damage it caused, through the eyes and words of more than two dozen journalists and record keepers who experienced it first hand. Their accounts reveal a unique perspective, offering new detail about the tragedy and providing insight into the individuals who struggled to articulate the magnitude of the shocking event to the rest of the world. In addition to the original work by journalists and record keepers, Michael Dupuis provides over 30 photographs and illustrations, several previously unseen, and a detailed timeline of journalistic activities from the time of the Explosion on December 6 to December 16.

Author : Paddy Muir,Kathy R. (Kathy Rose) Kaulbach
Publisher : Halifax, N.S. : Nimbus
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Halifax (N.S.)
ISBN : 1551092859

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Love from Katie by Paddy Muir,Kathy R. (Kathy Rose) Kaulbach Pdf