Clara Barton: Civil War Hero & American Red Cross Founder

Military Heroes

by Susan E. Hamen

This title examines the remarkable life of Clara Barton. Readers will learn about Barton's family background, childhood, education, work as a teacher and nurse, and societal contributions. Covered in detail are Barton's creation of a New Jersey public school, her work helping the soldiers of the American Civil War, and her establishment of the American Red Cross. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany engaging text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Military Heroes is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Rania]

Clara Barton the Civil War Hero & American Red Cross Founder that was written by Susan E. Hamen She was born in Massachusetts in 1821, Clara Barton was the youngest of six children. Barton supplemented her early education with practical experience, working as a clerk and book keeper for her oldest brother. She worked for several years as a teacher, even starting her own school in Bordentown, New Jersey in 1853. In 1854 she moved south to Washington, D.C. in search of a warmer climate. From 1854 to 1857 she was employed as a clerk in the Patent Office until her anti-slavery opinions made her too controversial. When she went home to New England she continued the charity works and philanthropy she had begun in Washington. Early in 1861 Barton returned to Washington. And the civil war started. She was one of the first volunteers to appear at the Washington Infirmary to care for wounded soldiers. After her father’s death late in 1861, Barton left the city hospitals to go among the soldiers in the field. Her presence—and the supplies she brought with her in three army wagons—was particularly welcome at the Battle of Antietam.

This person was important because she helped so many people. And she was an interesting woman. This person volunteer o appear at the Washington Infirmary to care for wounded soldiers. This person help the reader to never give up. And to helped other people. She haves so many problems but she didn't give up and she helped so many people that she could.

I recommended this book for middle school and lower school, because clara Barton is an interesting woman. She helped so many solders. I also recommended this book for people that have problem, because she also have some problem but she didn't give up and helped other people. I recommended this book to people that are interesting about the civil war. Because she was there and she helped them.