A charming novel of rural life in 19th century America, Manch tells the story of a young woman’s journey of self-discovery in the midst of a changing world. From the simplicity of her childhood to the challenges of running a farm on her own, Manch’s story is both timeless and deeply personal. With vivid descriptions and a strong sense of place, this book brings to life a bygone era of American history.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.