Author:	Thornhill, H.	Request a photo of this book
Title:	It Happened in October:The Tragic Sinking of the S.S. Caribou
Description:	Published by: Unknown, 1945 Book Condition: G Jacket Condition: No Jacket Binding: Softcover Book Type: Staple wraps Notes: The SS Caribou, a passenger ferry, was sunk by a German U-Boat , October 1942. It was carrying 237 people; 46 of whom were crewmembers, 73 civilians and 118 military personnel. Of this number, 137 men, women and children died, For Newfoundlanders, this was one of the most significant event of World War II. This book is based on testimonies and statements given by survivors of the crew. 86 pgs., with B/W reproduced photographs of the crew, green and black wraps are well rubbed and chipped, light soiling, a light moisture stain on text pages, internally clean. A fascinating piece of WWII and Canadian history. Keywords:  Newfoundland Disasters, WWII, War, Canada
Item No:	15996
Price:	$100.00
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Author:	Mowat, Farley	Request a photo of this book
Title:	Wake of the Great Sealers
Description:	Published by: mcClelland and Stewart, Canada, 1973 Book Condition: VG+ Jacket Condition: VG- Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Binding: Hard Cover Notes: Over 75 illustrations by David Balckwood, 155 pgs., gray boards are in nice condition, black pictorial DJ is very lightly rubbed, chipped and has tiny tears along the edge, internally clean with sound binding. Keywords:  Nature, Newfoundland, Atlantic, Natuical, Seal Hunts
ISBN:	0771015275
Item No:	16993
Price:	$35.00
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