01998cam a22003133u 4500 1762 UtSlPG 20260610133049.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 The Consul Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-05-01 Aaron Cannon and David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1762 43876 43876