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Excerpt from Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp: Or Lost in the Backwoods Aw, come on, Ruthie! Cried Tom, stamping his feet to restore circulation. The ground was hard and the ice was thick on the river; but the early snows that had fallen were gone. It was the day after Christmas, and Helen and Ruth had been at home from school at Briarwood Hall less than a week. Tom, too. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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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.

Alice B. Emerson's "Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp, or Lost in the Backwoods" takes readers on a thrilling journey with the adventurous Ruth Fielding as she faces the challenges of a snowbound wilderness. The story unfolds with themes of survival, determination, and the exploration of the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of a winter camping trip gone awry, the narrative captures the essence of Ruth's resourcefulness, resilience, and her unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. Through her encounters with nature's harsh elements and her efforts to find her way back, readers are transported into a world of survival and self-discovery. The novella delves into themes of self-reliance, perseverance, and the value of staying strong in the midst of challenges. As Ruth navigates the rugged terrain and relies on her inner strength, she embodies the qualities of courage and determination. "Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp, or Lost in the Backwoods" celebrates the indomitable human spirit and the power of self-discovery through outdoor exploration. Alice B. Emerson's storytelling invites readers to accompany Ruth on her wilderness adventure, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the rewards of inner strength.

"I don't think we'd better go home that way, Helen." "Why not? Mr. Bassett won't care-and it's the nearest way to the road." "But he's got a sign up-and his cattle run in this pasture," said Ruth Fielding, who, with her chum, Helen Cameron, and Helen's twin brother, Tom, had been skating on the Lumano River, where the ice was smooth below the mouth of the creek which emptied into the larger stream near the Red Mill. "Aw, come on, Ruthie!" cried Tom, stamping his feet to restore circulation. The ground was hard and the ice was thick on the river; but the early snows that had fallen were gone. It was the day after Christmas, and Helen and Ruth had been at home from school at Briarwood Hall less than a week. Tom, too, who attended the Military Academy at Seven Oaks, was home for the winter holidays. It was snapping cold weather, but the sun had been bright this day and for three hours or more the friends had enjoyed themselves on the ice. "Surely Hiram Bassett hasn't turned his cows out in this weather," laughed Helen.

I don't think we'd better go home that way, Helen. "Why not? Mr. Bassett won't care-and it's the nearest way to the road." "But he's got a sign up-and his cattle run in this pasture," said Ruth Fielding, who, with her chum, Helen Cameron, and Helen's twin brother, Tom, had been skating on the Lumano River, where the ice was smooth below the mouth of the creek which emptied into the larger stream near the Red Mill. "Aw, come on, Ruthie!" cried Tom, stamping his feet to restore circulation.