02214cam a22003133u 4500 30230 UtSlPG 20260610133705.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04016176 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Barton, Clara, 1821-1912 A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-10-10 Produced by Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "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.) Original publication data not identified American National Red Cross https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30230 71077 71077