| Editor |
Hunt, M. S. (Markland Stuart) |
| Title |
Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War" by M. S. Hunt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the significant contributions of Nova Scotia during World War I, highlighting the efforts of various military units and patriotic organizations from the province. It aims to honor the achievements of Nova Scotians, detailing their roles in both local and overseas military operations. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, establishing the context of Nova Scotia's engagement in the Great War. It discusses the aftermath of the conflict two years post-Armistice, emphasizing the province's proud military legacy and the remarkable number of troops it supplied relative to its population. M. S. Hunt acknowledges the critical support provided by Halifax as the naval base and narrates the immense efforts of local organizations, such as the Red Cross, in ensuring the welfare of returning soldiers and their families. This portion serves as an introduction not only to the accomplishments but also to the emotional bond shared by the community amidst the sacrifices made in war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Nova Scotia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64101 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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