Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound; Or, A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emerson, Alice B.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound; Or, A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils" by Alice B. Emerson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book continues the adventures of Ruth Fielding, a devoted Red Cross worker, as she navigates the perils of wartime France and a harrowing return journey home. The narrative explores themes of courage, friendship, and personal growth against the backdrop of World War I. The beginning of the story introduces Ruth Fielding and her friends Helen and Jennie as they share a heartfelt moment over tea, reflecting on their experiences during the war and their hopes of returning to America. However, this peaceful moment is interrupted by a sudden bombing raid on the hospital where they work, leaving Ruth injured. Despite the chaos, Ruth's bravery shines through as she remains focused on her responsibilities, highlighting her dedication to helping others even in the face of danger. The opening sets a tone of camaraderie and resilience, preparing readers for the trials and emotions that will follow throughout her journey homeward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2011-07-16