The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of underage soldiers who enlisted to fight for Canada during the First World War. It delves into their motivations, the challenges they faced on the battlefield, and the impact of war on their youth and innocence. Through personal accounts and historical context, the book highlights the bravery and sacrifices of these young fighters, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the war that shaped a nation.
An untold story about the clandestine operation to transport 80,000 Chinese labourers from remote Chinese villages, across Canada and all the way to the European battlefront to aid in the war effort and the mistreatment and racism they faced along the way.
Focusing on the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, the narrative highlights Halifax, Nova Scotia, as the pivotal location for recovery efforts following the sinking on April 15, 1912. The city played a crucial role in retrieving 337 bodies, with 209 eventually brought to Halifax, where 150 were buried in local cemeteries. This book explores the enduring legacy of these graves, which represent the largest collection of Titanic-related burials globally and continue to attract thousands of visitors annually, reflecting the tragedy's lasting impact on history and culture.
"An illustrated biography of a Canadian who sparked a world transportation revolution" In North America, the name Cunard is synonymous with shipping. This book traces the entrepreneurial rise of Samuel Cunard who, for decades, ruled a shipping empire on the North Atlantic.By the time Cunard died in 1865, he had witnessed the emergence of steamships, developed trade links with China and helped establish the Quebec and Halifax Steam Navigation Company. He was a director of the Bank of British North America and bought huge tracts of land in PEI. He won the transatlantic mail service contract between Britain and North America, and built several of the most luxurious steamships of the day. His ships helped Britain in the Crimean War and he became Sir Samuel Cunard for his support of the war effort. The Cunard line which he founded was long a major force in the development of international travel. This book combines the Cunard story with 150+ colour and black and white visuals covering Cunard's life and the subsequent history of his company. A fascinating and readable account of the brilliance and determination of one man who played an innovative role in world transportation history.
The Lives of Titanic's Children
Focusing on the poignant stories of children aboard the RMS Titanic, this illustrated narrative history explores the lives of both survivors and victims of the tragic voyage. The author, known for previous works on Halifax and Titanic, delves into the unique experiences of these young passengers, highlighting their hopes, fears, and the impact of the disaster on their families. The book combines historical detail with engaging illustrations to bring these children's stories to life.
The book provides a gripping account of the December 6, 1917 collision between the Mont-Blanc and the Imo in Halifax Harbour, resulting in the largest man-made explosion of its era. It details the catastrophic aftermath, including over 2,000 deaths, thousands of injuries, and widespread homelessness. John Boileau combines vivid narrative with previously unseen images to convey the scale and impact of this tragic event, offering readers a powerful insight into a pivotal moment in history.
John Boileau and Dan Black tell for the first time compelling stories of some of the 30,000 underage youths -- some as young as fourteen -- who joined the Canadian Armed Forces in the Second World War.