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100	1		_aDavis, Richard Harding, _d1864-1916
245	1	4	_aThe Consul
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1999
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1999-05-01
508			_aAaron Cannon and David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
653			_aShort stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1762
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