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LoC No.: 11022407

Title: The Origin of the Red Cross: "Un souvenir de Solferino"

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Origin of the Red Cross: 'Un souvenir de Solferino'" by Henri Dunant is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. It presents a poignant examination of the brutal realities of war, specifically following the battle of Solferino, and highlights the dire need for humanitarian efforts to care for those wounded in conflict. The book details Dunant's experiences as he witnessed the suffering of soldiers and the public's subsequent response, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross movement. The opening of the book recounts the lead-up to the battle of Solferino, setting the stage for the ensuing chaos and carnage. Dunant describes the military preparations and the eventual collision of the Austrians and Franco-Sardinian armies. As the battle unfolds, vivid imagery captures the horror of war, with descriptions of the suffering of wounded soldiers and the lack of adequate medical attention. The narrative shifts from the battlefield to the immediate aftermath, where Dunant reflects on the overwhelming need for organized medical aid and voluntary nursing, ultimately sparking his vision for a more systematic humanitarian response during conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dunant, Henry, 1828-1910

Translator: Wright, Anna B. Heylin, 1865-1916

EBook No.: 50968

Published: Jan 19, 2016

Downloads: 86

Language: English

Subject: Red Cross and Red Crescent

Subject: Solferino, Battle of, Solferino, Italy, 1859

LoCC: Military science: Other services

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11022407

Title: The Origin of the Red Cross: "Un souvenir de Solferino"

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Origin of the Red Cross: 'Un souvenir de Solferino'" by Henri Dunant is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. It presents a poignant examination of the brutal realities of war, specifically following the battle of Solferino, and highlights the dire need for humanitarian efforts to care for those wounded in conflict. The book details Dunant's experiences as he witnessed the suffering of soldiers and the public's subsequent response, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross movement. The opening of the book recounts the lead-up to the battle of Solferino, setting the stage for the ensuing chaos and carnage. Dunant describes the military preparations and the eventual collision of the Austrians and Franco-Sardinian armies. As the battle unfolds, vivid imagery captures the horror of war, with descriptions of the suffering of wounded soldiers and the lack of adequate medical attention. The narrative shifts from the battlefield to the immediate aftermath, where Dunant reflects on the overwhelming need for organized medical aid and voluntary nursing, ultimately sparking his vision for a more systematic humanitarian response during conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dunant, Henry, 1828-1910

Translator: Wright, Anna B. Heylin, 1865-1916

EBook No.: 50968

Published: Jan 19, 2016

Downloads: 86

Language: English

Subject: Red Cross and Red Crescent

Subject: Solferino, Battle of, Solferino, Italy, 1859

LoCC: Military science: Other services

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.