The Life of Clara Barton (Paperback)

Percy Harold Epler

ISBN 10: 1025802624 / ISBN 13: 9781025802626

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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Paperback. "The Life of Clara Barton" is a definitive and intimate biography of one of the most influential humanitarian figures in American history. Written by Percy Harold Epler, this work provides a comprehensive account of the woman famously known as the Angel of the Battlefield. The narrative traces Barton's extraordinary journey from her early career as a teacher to her heroic presence on the front lines of the American Civil War, where her tireless efforts to provide medical supplies and comfort to soldiers transformed the nature of field relief.The biography delves into Barton's persistence in the face of bureaucratic obstacles and her eventual success in founding the American Red Cross. Epler explores her international influence, detailing her work during the Franco-Prussian War and her expansion of the Red Cross's mission to include disaster relief during peacetime. Through personal letters and records, the book captures Barton's indomitable spirit, her administrative brilliance, and her lifelong dedication to the service of others. "The Life of Clara Barton" serves as an essential record of a pioneering leader whose legacy continues to shape global humanitarian efforts and the nursing profession today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Clara Barton (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025802624
• ISBN 13: 9781025802626
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"The Life of Clara Barton" is a definitive and intimate biography of one of the most influential humanitarian figures in American history. Written by Percy Harold Epler, this work provides a comprehensive account of the woman famously known as the Angel of the Battlefield. The narrative traces Barton's extraordinary journey from her early career as a teacher to her heroic presence on the front lines of the American Civil War, where her tireless efforts to provide medical supplies and comfort to soldiers transformed the nature of field relief.

The biography delves into Barton's persistence in the face of bureaucratic obstacles and her eventual success in founding the American Red Cross. Epler explores her international influence, detailing her work during the Franco-Prussian War and her expansion of the Red Cross's mission to include disaster relief during peacetime. Through personal letters and records, the book captures Barton's indomitable spirit, her administrative brilliance, and her lifelong dedication to the service of others. "The Life of Clara Barton" serves as an essential record of a pioneering leader whose legacy continues to shape global humanitarian efforts and the nursing profession today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.