The Consul by Richard Harding Davis
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"The Consul" by Richard Harding Davis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Henry Marshall, an aging and somewhat forgotten American consul serving in the isolated and swampy town of Porto Banos in Colombia. As he navigates the challenges of an ungrateful and politically influenced system, the book explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of duty versus personal integrity. The narrative centers on Marshall's
life as a long-serving diplomat, respected for his dedication but increasingly marginalized in the changing landscape of American politics. While awaiting the arrival of a distinguished senator and his party, Marshall grapples with feelings of isolation and obsolescence. However, when circumstances force him to confront a senator's attempt to bend the rules for personal gain, Marshall stands firm in his principles, ultimately leading to a surprising turn of events. By the end, he finds redemption as he is appointed to a prestigious position, highlighting the triumph of integrity over political maneuvering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Consul |
| Credits | Aaron Cannon and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1762 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01762-4 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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