Publisher's Synopsis
Ruth Fielding in the Red Cross or Doing Her Best for Uncle Sam is a novel written by Alice B. Emerson. The book follows the story of Ruth Fielding, a young girl who is determined to do her part in serving her country during World War I. Ruth joins the Red Cross and is sent to the front lines in France, where she works tirelessly to help wounded soldiers and support the war effort. Along the way, Ruth faces many challenges and makes new friends, including a brave soldier named Tom Cameron. Through her experiences, Ruth learns about the importance of sacrifice, courage, and compassion. This book is a thrilling adventure story that also teaches important lessons about patriotism and service to others.1918. Illustrated. Ruth Fielding is one of the early Stratemeyer Syndicate series for young girls written under the pen name of Alice B. Emerson. Ruth Fielding was an orphan who came to live with her miserly uncle. Her adventures and travels will hold the interest of every reader. In this volume she is helping the war effort by working in the Red Cross. The story begins: Oh! Not Tom? Ruth Fielding looked up from the box she was packing for the local Red Cross chapter, and, almost horrified, gazed into the black eyes of the girl who confronted her. Helen Cameron�������s face was tragic in its expression. She had been crying. The closely written sheets of the letter in her hand were shaken, as were her shoulders, with the sobs she tried to suppress. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
