Publisher's Synopsis
""Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island or The Old Hunter's Treasure Box"" is a novel written by Alice B. Emerson. The book follows the adventures of Ruth Fielding, a young girl who is sent to Cliff Island to spend the summer with her aunt and uncle. While on the island, Ruth discovers an old hunter's treasure box and becomes determined to solve the mystery of its contents. Along the way, she faces challenges and obstacles, including a group of suspicious characters who are also interested in the treasure. With the help of her friends, Ruth ultimately uncovers the truth about the treasure and learns valuable lessons about courage, determination, and friendship. This book is a classic adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages.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: A September morning has dawned, with only a vague tang of autumn in the air. In the green old dooryard at the Red Mill, under the spreading shade trees, two girls are shelling a great basket of dried lima beans for the winter's store. 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.
