TY  - BOOK
AU  - Barton,Clara
TI  - The Red Cross in Peace and War
AV  - HV 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - American National Red Cross
KW  - Red Cross and Red Crescent
N1  - Release date is 2013-11-17; Produced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was made using scans of public domain works put online
by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program,
Women Working 1800 - 1930); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Red Cross in Peace and War" by Clara Barton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book documents the evolution, challenges, and impact of the Red Cross organization, illustrating its humanitarian efforts during conflict and its preparedness for emergencies in times of peace. It highlights the significance of the Red Cross as a symbol of relief and compassion in warfare.  The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Barton recounts her experiences and the positioning of the Red Cross during the Cuban campaign. She emphasizes the necessity of organized humanitarian aid amidst the chaos of war and acknowledges the typical suffering associated with armed conflicts. Additionally, she refrains from assigning blame for systemic shortcomings, focusing instead on the Red Cross's mission to alleviate human suffering through preparation and cooperation with government bodies. Barton's narrative introduces the origins of the Red Cross while illustrating the urgency of establishing a network of support for those affected by war, showcasing the ethos of the organization that she helmed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44202
ER  -