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    [title] => Explosion in Halifax Harbour, 1917
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    [synopsis] => 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.
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    [series] => Stories of Our Past
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