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LoC No.: 04016176
Title: A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work
Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Barton, Clara, 1821-1912
EBook No.: 30230
Published: Oct 10, 2009
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: American National Red Cross
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04016176
Title: A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work
Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Barton, Clara, 1821-1912
EBook No.: 30230
Published: Oct 10, 2009
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: American National Red Cross
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.