" In "Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch" by Alice B. Emerson, the spirited protagonist, Ruth Fielding, embarks on an exciting journey to Silver Ranch. This thrilling installment takes readers into the world of cowboys, ranch life, and the challenges that await Ruth in the Wild West. As Ruth arrives at Silver Ranch, she is immediately captivated by the vast landscapes, the spirited horses, and the rugged cowboy lifestyle. She quickly forms bonds with the ranch owner's family and becomes deeply involved in their daily activities. Throughout the story, Ruth faces various obstacles and tests her resilience and determination. She learns to ride horses, helps with ranch chores, and confronts unexpected dangers. Along the way, she proves herself as a capable and resourceful young woman, earning the respect and admiration of those around her. As Ruth immerses herself in the ranch life, she also discovers the importance of friendship, trust, and loyalty. She forms strong connections with the people and animals at Silver Ranch, creating lasting memories and learning valuable life lessons. "Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch" is a captivating tale that combines elements of adventure, Western culture, and personal growth. It showcases Ruth's courage, adaptability, and love for new experiences as she embraces the challenges of ranch life in the Wild West."

Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch by Alice B. Emerson.

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Ruth Fielding was an orphan and came to live with her miserly uncle. Her adventures and travels will hold the interest of every reader.

"[...]“And just as kind and considerate as he can be. It's natural chivalry these Western men show to women, isn't it?” “He's nice,” agreed Helen. “But he never ought to have named his niece 'Jane Ann.' That was a mean trick to play on a defenseless baby.” “He's going to make it up to her now,” chuckled Tom, who heard this, being on the front seat with the two chums. “I know the 'pinanner' has gone on ahead, as he promised Nita. And carpets and curtains, too. I reckon this ranch we're coming to is going to 'blossom like the rose.'” When they came in sight of Silver Ranch, just before evening, the guests from the East were bound to[...]".

As the school year draws to a close, Ruth and her friends plan a trip to Lighthouse Point. During their stay at Lighthouse Point, a girl named Nita is rescued from a sinking ship. It turns out that Nita has run away from a western ranch, and her real name is Jane Hicks. Before Ruth and her friends leave Lighthouse Point, Jane Hicks is reunited with her uncle, and the Hickses invite Ruth and her friends out to Silver Ranch on a vacation.

Where the Silver Ranch trail branches from the state road leading down into Bullhide, there stretch a rambling series of sheds, or "shacks," given up to the uses of a general store and provision emporium; beside it is the schoolhouse. This place on the forked trails is called "The Crossing," and it was the only place nearer than the town of Bullhide where the scattered population of this part of Montana could get any supplies. One of Old Bill Hicks' herds was being grazed on that piece of rolling country, lying in the foothills, right behind the Crossing, and two of his cow punchers had ridden in for tobacco. Being within sight of rows upon rows of tinned preserves (the greatest luxury extant to the cowboy mind), and their credit being good with Lem Dickson, who kept the store, the two cattle herders-while their cayuses stood with drooping heads, their bridle-reins on the road before them-each secured a can of peaches, and sitting cross-legged on the porch before the store, opened the cans with their knives and luxuriated in the contents.