The threat of disaster has long been a fact of life for Atlantic
Canadians, especially the countless numbers who earn their livelihoods
on the unpredictable seas or in the volatile mines. And even with
continuing improvements in technology, disasters can still strike at any
time, as 1992's Westray mine explosion and 1998's Swissair crash have
shown.
A History of Disaster chronicles 43 of Atlantic Canada's most deadly
disasters, many well-remembered and none ever forgotten. Included are
not only the region's iconic disasters like the Halifax Explosion and
the Springhill mine collapses, but also lesser-known events, such as the
1977 Saint John jail fire. Photos and illustrations of the aftermath,
the rescue efforts, and in some cases, of the disaster itself, reveal
the heartbreak and bravery that accompanied these life-altering
catastrophes. Now in a new size.