Life of Clara Barton - Volume 2

Life of Clara Barton - Volume 2, authored by William E. Barton, details the latter part of Clara Barton's life, focusing on her efforts to establish and lead the American Red Cross. Born in 1821, Barton was a pioneering nurse and humanitarian who provided self-taught nursing care during the American Civil War and advocated for civil rights. This volume also covers her international humanitarian work and travels, highlighting her significant contributions to nursing and social reform at a time when women lacked voting rights. Barton was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973.