02479cam a22003733u 4500 74052 UtSlPG 20260610134720.0 m cr n 260607r20241908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PR Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 The story of the Gadsbys. French L'histoire des Gadsby Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_the_Gadsbys Release date is 2024-07-15 Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "L'Histoire des Gadsby" by Rudyard Kipling is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Captain Gadsby, who navigates the complexities of relationships and social expectations in a colonial setting. With its focus on personal dynamics and the intricacies of love and duty, the narrative likely explores themes of romance and identity amidst the backdrop of British India. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the young and charming Minnie Threegan and her interactions with Captain Gadsby, who is preparing for his marriage. The scene unfolds in a room where Minnie and her friend Emma engage in playful conversation about their romantic interests, while Gadsby nervously awaits the impending wedding. Through their dialogues, we sense Gadsby's anxiety and the social nuances of their circle, hinting at present tensions and future challenges. The opening effectively sets the stage for a tale rich in character development and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Mercure de France, 1908 India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction Austin-Jackson, Arthur Fabulet, Louis, 1862-1933 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k66391m https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74052 114777 114777