A Story of the Red Cross: Glimpses of Field Work (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- A Story of the Red Cross: Glimpses of Field Work (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Barton, Clara
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331666065
- ISBN 13
- 9780331666069
- Item weight
- 0.96 pounds
Discover the real reach of the Red Cross through Clara Barton’s own words.
This nonfiction collection shares how relief work unfolded across wars, famines, floods, and epidemics. By weaving personal accounts with the history of the organization, it reveals the challenges, ethics, and courage behind field relief from the 1880s onward.
This edition presents vivid scenes of on-the-ground aid—from the emergence of the American Red Cross to dramatic relief efforts in Galveston, Armenia, and beyond. The narrative centers on principles in action, showing how volunteers organized, what they faced, and the lasting impact of compassionate relief during disasters.- Firsthand accounts of early Red Cross efforts and international treaties shaping humanitarian aid.
- On-the-ground relief stories from multiple major disasters and crises.
- Insights into leadership, logistics, and the human side of war and catastrophe.
- Scenes that illustrate the daily realities of organizing aid and distributing supplies.
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