Rising of the Tide

Published in 1914, 'Rising of the Tide' by Ida M. Tarbell is a fictional narrative centered on the small Midwestern town of Sabinsport. The story explores how the impending Great War impacts a dozen characters and the community as a whole. Notably, Tarbell, recognized as the first investigative journalist in the United States, uses this work of fiction to express her views on social change and the effects of war on society.