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The American Association For The Relief Of The Misery Of Battle Fields

The American Association For The Relief Of The Misery Of Battle Fields

Henry Whitney Bellows

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781104477608
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The American Association for the Relief of the Misery of Battle Fields is a book that contains a letter written by Henry W. Bellows to M. J. Henri Dunant in 1866. The letter discusses the formation and goals of the American Association for the Relief of the Misery of Battle Fields, which was established in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The association aimed to provide medical aid and assistance to soldiers wounded in battle, regardless of which side they fought for. Bellows, who was the president of the association, describes the challenges and successes of their efforts to provide relief to those affected by the war. The letter also touches on the importance of international cooperation and the need for similar organizations to be established in other countries. Overall, The American Association for the Relief of the Misery of Battle Fields offers a historical perspective on the humanitarian efforts made during and after the Civil War, and sheds light on the early development of international humanitarian organizations.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.

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