02428cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324500700013526400510020530000470025633600260030333700260032933800360035550000310039150800260042252014050044853400450185365300570189865300540195565300620200985600430207120834UtSlPG20260610133459.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aEmerson, Alice B.10aRuth Fielding at the War Front; or, The Hunt for the Lost Soldier 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-03-16  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Ruth Fielding at the War Front; or, The Hunt for the Lost Soldier" by Alice B. Emerson is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. It follows the adventures of Ruth Fielding, a determined young American woman who is working with the Red Cross in France during World War I. The story explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the harsh realities of war as Ruth navigates life near the battlefront, particularly in her quest to uncover the fate of her friend Tom Cameron while dealing with the dangers that come with her responsibilities as a volunteer.  The opening of the novel introduces Ruth Fielding as she walks through a peaceful, balmy landscape, juxtaposed with the distant sounds of war. Despite the serene environment, the reality of conflict quickly intrudes as explosions echo nearby, indicating her proximity to the front lines. As she makes her way toward a chateau, Ruth encounters military vehicles and officers, highlighting the tense atmosphere surrounding her work. The chapter also touches on Ruth's relationships with her French friend Henriette and the mysterious Major Marchand, adding layers to her character and setting the stage for the unfolding drama. The tone is somber yet hopeful as Ruth remains resolute in her mission to help those in need, foreshadowing the challenges and dangers she will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Juvenile fiction  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- Juvenile fiction  aFielding, Ruth (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20834