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100 1 _aJohnston, Annie F.
_q(Annie Fellows),
_d1863-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the Red Cross as told to The Little Colonel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-18
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"The Story of the Red Cross as told to The Little Colonel" by Annie F. Johnston is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This tale is embedded within the larger "Little Colonel Series" and introduces young readers to the principles and history behind the Red Cross. The story revolves around themes of compassion, bravery, and the importance of humanitarian aid during times of conflict. In this narrative, young Lloyd Sherman, known as the Little Colonel, encounters a heroic St. Bernard dog named Hero while vacationing in Geneva, Switzerland. After Hero saves her from a runaway carriage, a heartfelt friendship develops between the dog and the little girl. Through conversations with Major Pierre de Vaux, Hero's owner, Lloyd learns about the origins and significance of the Red Cross, including the contributions of Clara Barton in America. The story culminates in a reflection on the importance of kindness and service to others, showcasing how both the dog and the organization embody these values amidst the horrors of war. As the Little Colonel grows, she shares this poignant history with her own child, illustrating the enduring legacy of compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRed Cross and Red Crescent -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aGoss, John,
_d1886-1963
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17094
999 _c58482
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