| Newfoundland in the First World War UK Edition Contributor(s): Higgins, Jenny (Author) |
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ISBN: 1927099692 ISBN-13: 9781927099698 Publisher: Boulder Books OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I - History | Canada - Post-confederation (1867-) |
| Dewey: 940.371 |
| LCCN: 2016436311 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 11.13" W x 9.92" (1.85 lbs) 85 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - Canadian - Geographic Orientation - Newfoundland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The dominion of Newfoundland was not prepared for war in 1914: it had no army and most residents had never even seen a soldier. Yet tens of thousands of people, driven by patriotism, duty, and a thirst for adventure, volunteered. This book traces the role Newfoundland played in the conflict. Stories of battles, heroism, heartbreak, triumph, and sacrifice are recounted in faithful detail, brought to life by dozens of archival photographs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. It follows the Newfoundland Regiment from its beginnings, through the horror of Beaumont Hamel, and onto other battlefields. Nominee, Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award for Non-Fiction 2017. Winner to be announced May 2017. - Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards |
Contributor Bio(s): Higgins, Jenny: - Jenny Higgins |