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Alice B. Emerson
Ruth Fielding in Alaska : $b or, The girl miners of snow mountain
"Ruth Fielding in Alaska: or, The Girl Miners of Snow Mountain" by Alice B. Emerson is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of Ruth Fielding, a talented young director in the film industry, as she embarks on an adventurous trip to Alaska to assist a friend in need, all while navigating challenges brought about by an old adversary, Sol Bloomberg. The story touches on themes of ambition, resilience, and friendship amid the pressures of the entertainment world. The opening of the novel introduces Ruth as she confronts a threatening letter from Bloomberg, revealing the simmering conflict between them stemming from past grievances in their professional lives. Accompanied by her close friend Helen, Ruth prepares for an upcoming adventure that promises both personal and professional challenges. As Ruth receives a telegram calling her to New York to assist with a film production known as "The Girl of Gold," it becomes clear that she is drawn into a web of intrigue involving business difficulties and the potential return of old enemies. The stage is set for thrilling escapades in the Alaskan wilderness while grappling with both external threats and the dynamics among Ruth and her colleagues.
Alice B. Emerson
Ruth Fielding at Golden Pass : $b or, the perils of an artificial avalanche
"Ruth Fielding at Golden Pass : or, the perils of an artificial avalanche" by Alice B. Emerson is a young adult adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows motion-picture pioneer Ruth Fielding as she premieres her latest hit and then leads her company west to film a new drama amid the peaks and canyons of Montana’s Golden Pass. Professional rivalries, a temperamental leading lady, and the dangers of mountain filmmaking—including a staged avalanche—put Ruth, her chum Helen, and business partner Tom to the test. The opening of the novel finds Ruth back in Cheslow for the triumphant premiere of her film “Snowblind,” where a sudden explosion and smoke cause a theater panic until Tom rescues her. Reunited with old Briarwood friends and buoyed by praise from studio head Mr. Hammond, Ruth commits to a new Western picture at Golden Pass. She signs rugged star Layton Boardman (to Tom’s unease about rival mogul Sol Bloomberg) and hires glamorous, volatile Viola Callahan despite the cost. After a warm house party at the Red Mill, the company heads west, and in Chicago Ruth spots Viola in furtive talk with Bloomberg’s agent, stirring suspicion yet not halting the trip. They reach Montana, take quarters at Headwaters Ranch, and as Boardman’s horsemanship wins over the cowboys, Ruth readies to scout locations for the perilous mountain scenes ahead.
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