Ruth Fielding In the Saddle; Or, College Girls in the Land of Gold

** "Ruth Fielding In the Saddle; Or, College Girls in the Land of Gold" by Alice B. Emerson is a novel about Ruth Fielding and her college friends who journey to Arizona to be part of a movie being filmed about the gold rush. The girls are excited to face the adventure ahead of them, which includes horseback riding and being part of film-making. The group's interaction is full of fun and friendship, but it becomes mysterious when they realize a student, Edith Phelps, is listening in on their conversations. The adventure deepens when Min Peters, their guide’s daughter, is introduced, adding more to the story. It's the beginning of an exciting trip, where the girls will face challenges in the Arizona landscape, and within their own group. **