A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work by Clara Barton
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"A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work" by Clara Barton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents the various relief efforts undertaken by the American Red Cross under Barton’s leadership, particularly following natural disasters and humanitarian crises, emphasizing the organization's history and impact. It likely appeals to readers interested in social service, humanitarian work, and the development of relief organizations. The opening of
the text presents a reflective preface where Clara Barton introduces the founding and mission of the American Red Cross. She shares her motivations and experiences over the past twenty-five years, highlighting the organization's role in disaster relief without seeking recognition or praise. Barton recounts various calamities that have necessitated the Red Cross's intervention, emphasizing how the organization functions as a vital support system for affected communities while demonstrating the compassion and collaborative spirit of both the volunteers and those they serve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barton, Clara, 1821-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04016176 |
| Title | A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | American National Red Cross |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30230 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30230-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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