Halifax Explosion

An extensively illustrated short account of the moments before and after the largest man-made explosion to date, all in the bustling harbour city of Halifax

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The Halifax explosion was unprecedented in its devastation with regards to casualties, force and radius of the blast, and widespread damage to property.This book offers a collection of carefully selected visuals that tell the story of the devastation caused by the explosion and the impact it had on Halifax. Joyce Glasner focuses on the impact of this wartime disaster on the thousands of survivors.