Publisher's Synopsis
Disasters and the American Red Cross in Disaster Relief is a historical book written by Janney Byron Deacon in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive account of the American Red Cross's efforts in providing disaster relief during the early 20th century. It covers a range of disasters, from natural calamities like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes, to man-made disasters such as fires and explosions. The author explores the role of the Red Cross in coordinating relief efforts, providing emergency aid, and assisting with long-term recovery efforts. The book also sheds light on the challenges faced by the organization and the lessons learned from its experiences in disaster relief. Overall, Disasters and the American Red Cross in Disaster Relief is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of disaster relief in the United States and the role played by the American Red Cross in this field.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.
