A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work

"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.)

Clarissa Harlowe Barton was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She was a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk. Since nursing education was not then very formalized and she did not attend nursing school, she provided self-taught nursing care. Barton is noteworthy for doing humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy at a time before women had the right to vote. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973.