The American Red Cross - A History

Foster Rhea Dulles

Published by Harper & Brothers, 1950

About this Item

"The American Red Cross - A History" by Foster Rhea Dulles with its original dust jacket. 1950 1st edition (stated); Harper & Brothers; New York. Here are few examples of the chapters: Background and Origins; The Regime of Clara Barton; The Spanish-American War; Disaster Relief; The Challenge of War; The Red Cross Overseas; Fire, Flood and Storm; On the Field of Action; The Shadow of War; Pearl Harbor and After; The Blood Donor Program; The Invasion of Western Europe; Prisoners of War and more. From the dust jacket: "This general history of the American Red Cross gives an over-all picture of operations during the past seventy years. To anyone associated with the Red Cross or interested in its activities the history provides a broader perspective and wider understanding of just what the organization represents. Moreover, the story of activities both at home and abroad is set against the historical background of peace and war during these years to show how the American Red Cross has responded to new needs and adjusted itself to new conditions of American life." Condition: Clean covers and spine. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are clean and appear unread with only a small foxing spot at the outer edge of the frontispiece and title page. Name written in pen on front pastedown. Overall the book is in Very Good+ condition. The dust jacket has the original price intact on the front flap; pieces missing at the top and bottom edges of the spine; light soiling to the back cover.overall the jacket is in Good condition. (The dust jacket comes with a clear protective sleeve - not shown.). Seller Inventory # ABE-1695222250978

Bibliographic Details

Title: The American Red Cross - A History

Publisher: Harper & Brothers

Publication Date: 1950

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition