Sybil Chase; or, The Valley Ranche: A Tale of California Life

Ann Sophia Stephens (1810-1886) was a prolific American novelist and magazine editor, credited with popularizing the dime novel with her numerous works of popular fiction that focused on the adventure, romance, and domestic genres. Born in Derby, Connecticut, Stephens began her literary career contributing stories and articles to various periodicals. In 1838, she notably assisted in establishing '...