"Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross" by Edith Van Dyne, showcases the brave journey of three American girls, Patsy, Beth, and Maud, who trade their peaceful lives for the harrowing reality of nursing soldiers during World War I. Initially shown in their comfortable home alongside Uncle John, the girls' resolve to help those affected by the war solidifies when Maud, a trained nurse, announces her intent to join the Red Cross in service of the conflict. Fuelled by compassion, Beth and Patsy quickly follow suit, resulting in preparations for a trip to Europe made even more remarkable by the prospect of repurposing Uncle John's yacht, the "Arabella", into a floating hospital, setting the stage for a powerful story of bravery, selflessness, and the grim impacts of war.
Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Three young women confront the devastation of World War I head-on when they transform a yacht into a hospital ship to care for wounded soldiers.
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About the AuthorLyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
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