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100 1 _aBarton, Clara,
_d1821-1912
245 1 4 _aThe Red Cross in Peace and War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-11-17
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican National Red Cross
653 _aRed Cross and Red Crescent
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44202
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