Project Gutenberg 2015-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 132 Saxton, Evelyn 90221594 Droll stories of Isthmian life Produced by Bryan Ness, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Droll Stories of Isthmian Life" by Evelyn Saxton is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intriguing and often humorous experiences of various characters as they navigate life in and around Panama, particularly during the construction of the Panama Canal. The recurring characters include expatriates, laborers, and locals who contribute to a vibrant tapestry of daily life on the isthmus. The opening of the book introduces the narrator's journey from New York to Panama, detailing the diverse and eclectic group of passengers aboard the ship. This motley crew includes tourists, nurses, engineers, and soldiers, all of whom bring their own stories and backgrounds into the mix. Upon arrival in Panama, the narrator experiences a mix of excitement and trepidation, set against a backdrop of cultural clash, adventure, and personal challenge, particularly as she learns about her husband’s illness. As events unfold, the reader is treated to a vivid portrayal of life in Panama, marked by charming anecdotes, societal observations, and humorous interactions amidst the struggles of the new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Panama -- Social life and customs F1561 Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: Adventure 336744 2025-09-19T09:12:19.156382 text/html 316352 2024-10-24T13:46:47 text/html 238871 2025-09-19T09:12:23.720249 application/epub+zip 242371 2025-09-19T09:12:19.994296 application/epub+zip 163825 2025-09-19T09:12:19.579259 application/epub+zip 384817 2025-09-19T09:12:26.995764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342762 2025-09-19T09:12:23.315245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239989 2022-09-21T17:49:49.019626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305099 2025-09-19T09:12:18.392301 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 285120 2024-10-24T13:46:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15947 2025-09-19T09:12:27.126749 application/rdf+xml 9191 2025-09-19T09:12:19.657257 image/jpeg 1588 2025-09-19T09:12:19.618266 image/jpeg 231573 2025-09-19T09:12:19.230438 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