A stunning biography of Clara Barton—a woman who determined to serve her country during the Civil War—from acclaimed author Stephen B. Oates. When the Civil

Called the angel of the battlefield, Clara Barton's compassion for others led her to caring for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Barton's role as founder

In Clara Barton, Professional Angel, Elizabeth Brown Pryor presents a biography of Barton that strips away the heroic exterior and reveals a complex and often t

*Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of Barton's writing *Includes a bibliography for further reading "I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, an

Clarissa “Clara” Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. At a time when few women worked outside the home, she becam