Far from home : Canadians in the first world war
Title
:
Far from home : Canadians in the first world war
Personal Author EPSB
:
Bill. Freeman
Summary
:
Although they are not always given the credit they deserve, Canadians played an important role in the First World War. Far From Home provides a moving account of Canada's contributions both on and off the battlefield. It also describes how the war transformed Canada from a rural area dependent on the British Empire to an independent middle power ready to play a role on the world stage.
Other Title
:
Canadians in the First World War
Year Published
:
1999
Physical Description
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246 p. : ill., b/w photographs.
Contents
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Companion to mini-series, reveals the war through original photographs, newspaper clippings, excerpts from letters and diaries, and quotes from Canadians who lived through the nightmare experiences of the trenches.
Note (Local)
:
MEL
Subject
:
World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada.
Added Author
:
Nielsen, Richard.
Summary
:
Although they are not always given the credit they deserve, Canadians played an important role in the First World War. Far From Home provides a moving account of Canada's contributions both on and off the battlefield. It also describes how the war transformed Canada from a rural area dependent on the British Empire to an independent middle power ready to play a role on the world stage.
ISBN
:
9780070861183
Publisher
:
Toronto : McGraw-Hill Ryerson, c1999.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Institutional Services Schools | 940.4 FRE | Book | 30706000100632 | Attendance Centre Non-Fiction |