| Author |
Barton, William E. (William Eleazar), 1861-1930 |
| Title |
The Life of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross (Vol. 1 of 2)
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Her first attempt at autobiography -- The birth of Clara Barton -- Her ancestry -- Her parentage and infancy -- Her schools and teachers -- The days of her youth -- Her first experience as a teacher -- Leaves from her unpublished autobiography -- The heart of Clara Barton -- From schoolroom to Patent Office -- The battle cry of freedom -- Home and country -- Clara Barton to the front -- Harper's Ferry to Antietam -- Clara Barton’s change of base -- The attempt to recapture Sumter -- From the Wilderness to the James -- To the end of the war -- Andersonville and after -- On the lecture platform.
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| Credits |
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Life of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross (Vol. 1 of 2)" by William E. Barton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography chronicles the life and contributions of Clara Barton, highlighting her role in founding the American Red Cross and her significant impact on humanitarian efforts during her lifetime. The book presents both her personal journey and the broader social changes occurring during her life, providing insight into her character and the historical context in which she operated. The opening of the book establishes a framework for understanding Clara Barton's life. It introduces her early attempts at autobiographical writing and recounts her birth on Christmas Day, 1821. The introduction emphasizes her lifelong dedication to humanitarian service, detailing her early education, familial influences, and the personal experiences that shaped her character. Key themes of resilience, determination, and philanthropy emerge as Barton navigates her childhood, including her initial endeavors in teaching, which reflect her nurturing spirit and commitment to social causes. As the text explores her ancestry and upbringing, a portrait of a woman destined to lead and innovate in the field of humanitarianism begins to take shape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Nurses -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Barton, Clara, 1821-1912
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| Subject |
American National Red Cross -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67505 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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