This thrilling adventure follows the exploits of Ruth Fielding, a plucky college student who embarks on a journey to the wilds of Arizona in search of gold and adventure. Along with her friends, Ruth faces a series of challenges and dangers, from hostile cowboys to treacherous bandits, and puts her courage and wit to the test. Whether riding horses, exploring mines, or solving mysteries, Ruth and her friends prove to be true heroines in this exciting tale of friendship and daring. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.