Harm's Way: Disasters in Western Canada

The stories told in this collection, though tragic for many, illustrate the steadfast determination and courage of people in the face of misfortune and extreme distress. From the lesser-known weed outbreaks and tornadoes to the world-wide influenza outbreak in 1918 that devastated many Calgary families, these stories focus on the human side of these disasters.

It may be a heroic individual or the collective response of a community, but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552380912
• ISBN13: 9781552380918
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: University of Calgary Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"