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Dive into the remarkable life of Clarissa Harlowe Barton, the pioneering American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. From her role as a hospital nurse during the American Civil War to her time as a teacher and patent clerk, explore Bartons extraordinary journey. Despite the lack of formal nursing education, her self-taught nursing care made a significant impact. Bartons humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy, at a time when women did not even have the right to vote, are truly inspiring. Follow her journey up until the years following the Civil War in Volume 1. Bartons legacy is ...

Discover the inspiring journey of Clarissa Harlowe Barton in Volume 2 of her biography. Born on Christmas Day in 1821, Barton was a formidable figure in American history who wore many hats - a self-taught nurse, a teacher, a patent clerk and most notably, the founder of the American Red Cross. Her contributions during the American Civil War, her relentless civil rights advocacy during a time when women were yet to gain voting rights, and her induction into the National Womens Hall of Fame in 1973, cement her place as a pioneer in American history. This volume delves into her tireless efforts ...