Publisher's Synopsis
Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence, also known as The Queer Old Man of the Thousand Islands, is a novel written by Alice B. Emerson. The book follows the adventures of Ruth Fielding, a young woman who is spending her summer vacation with her friends in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. While exploring the area, they encounter a mysterious old man who lives on an island and is rumored to have a treasure hidden somewhere on his property. Ruth and her friends become determined to uncover the truth about the old man and his treasure, but they soon find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of criminals who are also searching for the treasure. With the help of her friends and her quick thinking, Ruth must outwit the criminals and solve the mystery of the Queer Old Man of the Thousand Islands. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.1922. Illustrated. Ruth Fielding is one of the early series for young girls written by the pen name of Alice B. Emerson. Ruth Fielding was an orphan and came to live with her miserly uncle. Her adventures and travels will hold the interest of every reader. Contents: Here Comes the Bride; A Rift in His Lute; Rice and Old Shoes; Bilby; Trouble in Prospect; An Abduction; Expediency; At Chippewa Bay; A Film Mystery; A Smell of Smoke; Bilby Again; The Dance at Alexandria Bay; The Kingdom of Pipes; A Demand is Made; The Yellow Lady; Marooned; A Determination; Bilby�������s Trump Card; Suspense; A Failure in Calculation; In the Chinese Den; The Twins������� Alarm; Trouble Enough; A Letter Comes; and The Heart�������s Desire.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.
