| Author |
Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Morris, Gouverneur, 1876-1953 |
| Title |
The Red Cross Girl
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Red Cross girl -- The Grand Cross of the Crescent -- The invasion of England -- Blood will tell -- The sailorman -- The mind reader -- The naked man -- The boy who cried wolf -- The card-sharp.
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| Credits |
Produced by Aaron Cannon, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Red Cross Girl" by Richard Harding Davis is a fictional narrative that appears to have been written during the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to various characters, including Sam Ward, a star newspaper reporter, and Sister Anne, a beautiful and compassionate Red Cross nurse. The narrative will likely explore themes of heroism, the contrast between wealth and service, as well as romance, set against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal aspirations. The opening of "The Red Cross Girl" vividly sets the stage with Sam Ward attending a ceremony for the laying of a cornerstone at a convalescent home. Despite the picturesque setting, he is rather dismissive about its significance, expressing cynicism. His attention is diverted when he meets Sister Anne, a stunningly lovely young nurse dedicated to the patients. Their interaction reveals Sam's admiration for her commitment and beauty, and as they converse, Sam's irritation with the sick folk comes to the fore. Sister Anne's gentle but firm demeanor counteracts his cynical views and draws him in. Their connection hints at a deeper story of mutual admiration and potential romance, while also contrasting the superficiality of wealth represented by the home and the genuine service rendered by the nurses. The opening establishes an engaging premise filled with character dynamics and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1733 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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