Ruth Fielding at the War Front' is part of the 'Ruth Fielding' series of youth fiction books by Alice B. Emerson, a pseudonym of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. In this instalment, Ruth gets transferred to the front with the Red Cross and becomes involved in a daring plan to rescue her friend, Tom Cameron. Originally published in 1918, this is not only an entertaining read, but also gives a valuable insight into how the Great War was depicted in contemporary literature. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.