02204cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500390016726400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800750042352012780049853400450177665300210182185600430184299900170188513340UtSlPG20260610133321.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCrawford, F. Marionq(Francis Marion),d1854-190910aMr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern India 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-31  aProduced by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Mr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern India" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of British-controlled India and explores themes of adventure, social hierarchy, and personal identity through the eyes of the protagonist, Paul Griggs, as he navigates his interactions with the enigmatic Mr. Isaacs, a Persian merchant deeply entrenched in the complex socio-political fabric of the time.  At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on the nature of freedom and tyranny, particularly in Eastern societies, framing Mr. Isaacs as a character shaped by these dynamics. Paul Griggs arrives in Simla, a hill station where the British elite retreat during the summer, and encounters Mr. Isaacs. The opening chapters emphasize Isaacs' striking appearance and demeanor while hinting at his complex past, involving his rise from slavery to wealth and influence as a dealer in precious stones. Through their conversations, Griggs becomes intrigued by Isaacs' views on life and love, particularly as he hints at romantic interest in the beautiful Miss Westonhaugh, which sets the stage for deeper explorations of cultural clashes and personal aspiration throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndia -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13340  c54730d54730