Flemming david b (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The first illustrated book with full-colour visuals giving a compelling account of the explosion and its aftermath.On the morning of December 6, 1917, the residents of Halifax's North End witnessed first-hand the terrifying destruction of the First World War when a fully loaded munitions ship collided with a larger relief ship, caught fire and then exploded in the harbour. The blast laid waste a huge residential area as well as the waterfront and several factories. This book offers a definitive account of the explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images -- many in colour -- available in print.David Flemming recreates the scene on the water when the ships collided and on the waterfront where people watched the fire, and describes how resources were stretched to the limit to create temporary hospital and morgues. He recounts how the Explosion was handled by authorities, how blame wasshouldered and avoided. He explains the ironic twist that led to the explosion being used to calibrate the bombs thatwrought even worse devastation at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 0. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Minor corner wear.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 96 pages. 9.10x8.20x0.30 inches. In Stock.