Publisher's Synopsis
The Origin of the Red Cross: Un Souvenir De Solferino is a historical book written by Henri Dunant and published in 1911. The book chronicles the events that led to the establishment of the Red Cross, a humanitarian organization that provides assistance to people affected by conflicts and disasters around the world. The author, Henri Dunant, was a Swiss businessman who witnessed the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in 1859. The battle was fought between the armies of France and Austria, and it resulted in the death and injury of thousands of soldiers. Dunant was horrified by the suffering he saw and decided to take action. He organized local volunteers to provide first aid and care to the wounded soldiers, regardless of their nationality. He also wrote a book about his experiences, titled A Memory of Solferino, which became a bestseller and led to the creation of the Red Cross. The Origin of the Red Cross: Un Souvenir De Solferino provides a detailed account of the events that inspired Dunant to create the organization. It also explains how the Red Cross operates and its role in providing humanitarian aid during times of crisis. Overall, The Origin of the Red Cross: Un Souvenir De Solferino is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the origins of one of the world's most important humanitarian organizations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of humanitarianism and the Red Cross.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
