{"product_id":"service-and-sacrifice-extraordinary-nova-scotians-in-the-great-war-9781774714621","title":"Service and Sacrifice: Extraordinary Nova Scotians in the Great War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA narrative portrait of ten remarkable Nova Scotians who served in the First World War, from Indigenous and Black soldiers to nursing sisters, including 90 images.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNowhere in Canada was the impact of the First World War felt more keenly than right here in Nova Scotia. Stories of Nova Scotian soldiers and their outstanding record of service are plentiful. While it's impossible to tell them all, \u003ci\u003eService and Sacrifice: Extraordinary Nova Scotians in the Great War\u003c\/i\u003e highlights ten remarkable stories of service and sacrifice to acknowledge and honour all who wore our country's uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the brave actions of Indigenous soldier Sam Glode, who removed more than 450 mines and demolition charges from roads and bridges over two days, to Jerry Jones, a Black soldier from Colchester County who was recognized only posthumously for his bravery, to Nursing Sister Minnie Follette, whose devoted service to wounded and dying soldiers ultimately cost her life, this diverse group of Nova Scotians is representative of the more than thirty thousand who accepted the difficult duty of citizenship and acted on that duty, regardless of creed or custom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith more than 90 images, \u003ci\u003eService and Sacrifice\u003c\/i\u003e?authored by the former curator of the Army Museum Halifax Citadel?shares these stories in a way that honours the sacrifices made, inspires renewed interest in the rich military history of Nova Scotia, and encourages a fuller understanding of the real people who gave so much of themselves for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nimbus Publishing Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781774714621\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.91h x 5.99w x 0.48d","brand":"Ken Hynes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52435593068725,"sku":"9781774714621","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fb7d3e11-e728-40ba-b85b-b007d8e404de.jpg?v=1776227352","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/service-and-sacrifice-extraordinary-nova-scotians-in-the-great-war-9781774714621","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}