Project Gutenberg 2010-02-08 Public domain in the USA. 201 Various Verschillende Various, Various Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 Pancha, by T.A. Janvier The ablest man in the world, by E.P. Mitchell Young Moll's Peevy, by C.A. Stephens Manmat'ha, by Charles de Kay A daring fiction, by H.H. Boyesen The story of two lives, by Julia Schayer. Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Stories by American Authors, Volume 10" is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology features works by prominent authors of the time, showcasing a variety of narratives and themes reflective of American life and culture. Among the stories included are "Pancha" by T. A. Janvier, which delves into love and betrayal against a picturesque backdrop, highlighting the life of a young girl named Pancha as she navigates her feelings for Pepe, a captain of smugglers, while facing challenges from her rival, Chona. The opening of "Pancha" sets the stage in Monterey, where the beauty of the city contrasts with the simplicity of Pancha's life in a humble home. Pancha's deep connection to her city and her family is evident, as is her tender affection for Pepe, who symbolizes hope and adventure. The narrative introduces her two primary competitors for love: the dashing Pepe, whose life as a contrabandista brings both excitement and peril, and the stern Pedro, a member of the local customs force who harbors unrequited love. As the story unfolds, tensions arise surrounding love, loyalty, and betrayal, especially as rivalries and the imminent dangers of Pepe's endeavors come to a head. This rich introduction sets a vivid stage for the conflicts and emotional depth that will inevitably ensue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31227/31227-h/images/frontis.jpg Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, American PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 304220 2025-10-13T03:36:10.768785 text/html 311487 2021-01-06T03:51:21 text/html 267466 2025-10-13T03:36:17.931215 application/epub+zip 270826 2025-10-13T03:36:13.811711 application/epub+zip 191065 2025-10-13T03:36:12.609740 application/epub+zip 429763 2025-10-13T03:36:20.988249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406073 2025-10-13T03:36:17.144232 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309216 2022-09-14T10:52:38.946322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278262 2025-10-13T03:36:10.201780 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 278014 2021-01-06T03:51:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 278036 2021-01-06T03:51:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20433 2025-10-13T03:36:21.121196 application/rdf+xml 12726 2025-10-13T03:36:13.108735 image/jpeg 3050 2025-10-13T03:36:12.857744 image/jpeg 109072 2021-01-06T03:51:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 167306 2021-01-06T03:51:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 109026 2021-01-06T03:51:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 242271 2025-10-13T03:36:10.796771 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog