02441cam a22003373u 4500 50968 UtSlPG 20260610134154.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11022407 UtSlPG en iso639-1 UH Dunant, Henry, 1828-1910 The Origin of the Red Cross: "Un souvenir de Solferino" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-19 Produced by Bryan Ness, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Origin of the Red Cross: 'Un souvenir de Solferino'" by Henri Dunant is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. It presents a poignant examination of the brutal realities of war, specifically following the battle of Solferino, and highlights the dire need for humanitarian efforts to care for those wounded in conflict. The book details Dunant's experiences as he witnessed the suffering of soldiers and the public's subsequent response, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross movement. The opening of the book recounts the lead-up to the battle of Solferino, setting the stage for the ensuing chaos and carnage. Dunant describes the military preparations and the eventual collision of the Austrians and Franco-Sardinian armies. As the battle unfolds, vivid imagery captures the horror of war, with descriptions of the suffering of wounded soldiers and the lack of adequate medical attention. The narrative shifts from the battlefield to the immediate aftermath, where Dunant reflects on the overwhelming need for organized medical aid and voluntary nursing, ultimately sparking his vision for a more systematic humanitarian response during conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Red Cross and Red Crescent Solferino, Battle of, Solferino, Italy, 1859 Wright, Anna B. Heylin, 1865-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50968 91806 91806