The Life of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross (Vol. 1 of 2)

Name: The Life of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross (Vol. 1 of 2)
Author: William E. Barton

By William E. Barton

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The biography traces the life of Clara Barton, a pioneering American nurse and humanitarian, following her rural childhood and family roots through schooling, early teaching, and federal employment at the patent office. It recounts her Civil War nursing on battlefields and in prison camps, her postwar relief work and speaking tours, and her central role in founding and organizing a national Red Cross. The author draws heavily on unpublished journals, letters, and autobiographical fragments, and uses illustrations and documentary facsimiles to reconstruct the administrative challenges, public recognition, and enduring humanitarian commitment that shaped her career.

About the Author

William E. Barton

William E. Barton was an American author and biographer known for his works that often explore themes of faith and historical figures. He is particularly recognized for his biographies of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, which provide detailed insights into her life and contributions. His notable works include "The Life of Clara Barton" in two volumes, as well as religious texts such as "His Last Week / The Story of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus in the Words of the Four Gospels." Barton's writing reflects a deep engagement with both historical narrative and spiritual exploration.