Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence; Or, The Queer Old Man of the Thousand Islands

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25802

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Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence; Or, The Queer Old Man of the Thousand Islands

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en

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In this spirited adventure, aspiring film director Ruth Fielding travels to the Thousand Islands to produce a movie featuring Native American stars. When a notorious rival producer, Horatio Bilby, arrives with smugglers and a Chinese agent, Ruth must rally her friends, including the brave Cameron twins and the Osage chief Totantora, to protect her cast and expose the villain's criminal plot before the season's grand dance.

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In *Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence*, Alice B. Emerson weaves a tale of cinematic ambition, cultural diplomacy, and criminal intrigue set against the vibrant backdrop of the Thousand Islands. The story follows Ruth Fielding, a visionary young filmmaker who travels to Alexandria Bay to produce scenes for her latest feature starring Wonota, an Osage maiden. The setting is initially one of summer glamour, marked by preparations for a grand costume dance and the recent wedding of Jennie Stone to Major Henri Marchand. However, the peace is shattered by the arrival of Horatio Bilby, a ruthless rival producer with a history of causing trouble at the Red Mill. Bilby arrives with a speedboat crewed by smugglers and a Chinese agent, intent on abducting Wonota and securing rights to stories involving the 'Running Deer.' Ruth immediately identifies Bilby's threat, alerting Mr. Hammond, the film company president, and Osage Chief Totantora, who vows to defend his daughter. The narrative oscillates between the high-spirited festivities of the dance and the underlying danger posed by a smuggling ring operating out of a cave known as the 'Kingdom of Pipes.' Personal tensions also flare within the group; Tom Cameron, a former soldier, feels alienated after a prank by his friend Chess Copley regarding his military service, while Helen Cameron finds a new connection with Chess. The climax arrives when the sheriff's posse raids the Kingdom of Pipes. In a dramatic confrontation, they arrest Bilby, the smugglers, and the Chinese agents, exposing the villainous element behind the smuggling operation involving opium. The villains are removed, and the innocent characters are vindicated. With the production safely concluded and the threats neutralized, the film wraps up successfully. The story concludes with the friends returning home, ready for new adventures, having faced danger and solidified their bonds of friendship and loyalty.

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Categories

• Adventure
• Fiction
• Mystery