Hot Summer Book: Blizzard of Glass
Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917
by Sally Walker
December 6 1917 – two ships, are en route to the conflict in Europe – one is carrying munitions. They collide in Halifax Harbour with catastrophic results. The initial explosion – the largest man-made explosion until the atomic bomb in 1945 – creates a tsunami and within minutes Halifax and a neighbouring town are devastated. Nature contributes to the horror in the form of a blizzard that obstructs rescue efforts. Ultimately close to 2000 people perish. The depth of the tragedy highlights the incredible courage of the survivors and comes to life in Blizzard of Glass.
Anybody recall the related Heritage Minute?
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December 1917: re-visiting the Halifax Explosion
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4 thoughts on “Hot Summer Book: Blizzard of Glass”
Wow – sounds like a great book. What do you think – would a smart almost 11 year old enjoy reading it?
I still remember this from the history class! The Titanic still interest me so much, really wanna read that one!
Indeed! Blizzard of Glass would be a great book for a smart reader of any age with a penchant for disasters 🙂
Hope you enjoy it!
oh wow that was freaky but interesting… think i might read it after all