Naval
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  Preparing for WarFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough examines the preperations for war made by Winston Churchill and Jack Fisher (1911-1914) including the naval officers involved, the role of oil, the Mediterranean naval … | Barry Gough | 41 | 2017 | $4.10 Add |
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From  NEW! ProhibitionExtreme Measures From: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 6 explores the period of prohibition in Newfoundland and Labrador that lasted from 1917-1924 including the factors that led to prohibition and it’s eventual elimination. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 19 | 2020 | $1.90 Add |
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From ‘Commence Hostilities against Germany’From: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough provides a close examination of the first year of the First World War (1914) with emphasis on Winston Churchill’s contributions. He focuses on the decision to go to … | Barry Gough | 71 | 2017 | $7.10 Add |
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From  ConclusionOn May 4, 2010 |
- | Glenn Leonard; Marc Milner | 5 | 2010 | $0.50 Add |
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From  Consolidation, September to December 1914 |
Analyzes the threat level to both Halifax and Victoris over the remainder of 1914 and their defenses on the Homefront | Bryan Elson | 35 | 2014 | $3.50 Add |
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From  Discipline and Desertion |
Describes the discipline that was expected of British Navy sailors in the mid-1860s and details what happened to deserters. | Cheryl MacDonald | 23 | 2017 | $2.30 Add |
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From  Life and Death on a Hospital ShipThe Risks and the Rules From: Asleep in the Deep |
In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … | Dianne Kelly | 30 | 2021 | $3.00 Add |
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From NEW! Post-ProhibitionLoosening the Noose From: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 7 explores the relaxing of alcohol related legislation in Newfoundland and the evolution of drinking culture throughout the rest of the 20th century. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 14 | 2020 | $1.40 Add |
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From Afterwards |
Looks at the homefront from 1915 to 1918 and the defenses. Deals with the tension on the homefront from those who wanted to be sent overseas. | Bryan Elson | 21 | 2014 | $2.10 Add |
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From EpilogueMaintaining a Presence |
Describes how the British gunboats were moved around to maintain a presence in the area even though they saw little action from 1866-1868. | Cheryl MacDonald | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
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From Honouring and RememberingFrom: Asleep in the Deep |
The sinking of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle captured the popular imagination for its wanton cruelty, drama, and the number of non-combatant deaths. Anna Stamers’ memorial service in … | Dianne Kelly | 21 | 2021 | $2.10 Add |
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From NEW! Taverns and Bars of St. John’s and BeyondFrom: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 8 provides a list of drinking establishments in St. John’s with a brief history of each. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 48 | 2020 | $4.80 Add |
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From The Titans at the AdmiraltyFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough examines the return of Jack Fisher to the Admiralty and his work with Winston Churchill to further the war effort during 1914-1915. He focuses on Coronel and the Falklands, … | Barry Gough | 57 | 2017 | $5.70 Add |
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From Conclusion |
Details what can be learned from the British gunboats being stationed in Canada from 1866-1868 and outlines questions that still need to be answered. | Cheryl MacDonald | 5 | 2017 | $0.50 Add |
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From Coolness, Courage, and SkillFrom: Asleep in the Deep |
This chapter summarizes the experience of Canadian nurses through the details of one woman’s service. Anna Stamers’ and other’s endurance and courage is described. | Dianne Kelly | 6 | 2021 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! The BreweriesFrom: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 9 provides a brief history of the various brewing companies that have operated in Newfoundland. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 12 | 2020 | $1.20 Add |
