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100 1 _aGunnison, Charles A.,
_d1861-1897
245 1 4 _aThe Beautiful Eyes of Ysidria
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-23
508 _aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Beautiful Eyes of Ysidria" by Charles A. Gunnison is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Californian life, the story weaves themes of love, revenge, and the supernatural, exploring the tumultuous relationship between Carlos de Soto and Ysidria, the beautiful niece of the purported witch, Madre Moreno. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the Californian landscape and the interplay of local beliefs surrounding witchcraft and curses. The plot unfolds as Carlos, a young botanist, becomes enchanted with Ysidria, unaware of the sinister plans that Madre Moreno harbors against his family due to historical grievances. The enmity between the Soto and Moreno families reveals a complex web of curses and supernatural manipulations, particularly involving a poisonous plant known as Atropa belladonna. As Carlos falls deeply in love with Ysidria, he must navigate the dangers orchestrated by the witch, culminating in Ysidria's desperate attempt to free them both from her aunt's malevolent grasp. Ultimately, their love endures, overcoming the darkness cast by the curse, and they find happiness despite the tragic revelations about their son’s fate, closing the story on a poignant note of resilience and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18660
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