Descrizione

59 pages. A small but information-packed booklet prepared for the guidance of the Canadian public by the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions during the second world war. "This is a valuable booklet and the supply is limited. Preserve it carefully, study it, and have all members of your household do likewise." - from back cover. Provides surprisingly comprehensive yet practical guidance on many topics including: Types of War Gases (tear, nose irritant, lung irritant, blister, blood destroying, Paralysing, and other); How gas is likely to be used (gas bombs, gas sprays, poison smokes); How weather conditions and surroundings affect gas. How to detect gas; How to protect yourself (13 pages); The civilian respirator (gas mask) - 10 pages; First aid for gas casualties; and more. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding sound. Minor moisture exposure to back cover. Despite its age, this work is still full of very practical and valuable information. Quality copy. Book