Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of My Childhood"" is an autobiographical work written by Clara Barton in 1907. Barton was a pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross and worked as a nurse during the American Civil War. In this book, she recounts her childhood experiences growing up in a rural New England town during the mid-19th century. She describes her family's struggles with poverty and illness, as well as her own struggles with shyness and a lack of formal education. Despite these challenges, Barton was determined to make a difference in the world and eventually became a successful teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. Throughout the book, Barton emphasizes the importance of perseverance, hard work, and compassion in overcoming adversity and achieving one's goals. ""The Story of My Childhood"" provides a unique insight into the life of one of America's most influential women and is a testament to the power of determination and resilience.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.
