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Francis, Dorothy

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

(4) K-3 Gateway Biography series. This laudatory biography of Clara Barton presents her life in a friendly tone, highlighting her work as a teacher, (untrained) nurse, and founder of the American Red Cross. Numerous asides give further insight into the history and background of the times in which she lived, helping to put her story into perspective. The book is illustrated with photos and often colorized historical drawings and includes a timeline. Bib., ind.

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