Life of Clara Barton - Volume 1

Life of Clara Barton - Volume 1

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 cemented with her induction into the National Womens Hall of Fame in 1973.

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July 26, 2025 • 13 mins
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played

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