Project Gutenberg 2001-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 111 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard The story of the Gadsbys Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Story of the Gadsbys" by Rudyard Kipling is a work of fiction written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Captain Gadsby, a British Army officer, and his interactions with various characters in colonial India, particularly focusing on his relationship with Minnie Threegan, who aspires to become his wife. The story captures themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships in a unique setting. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to characters in a Simla household, where Minnie and her friend Emma engage in lighthearted banter about Captain Gadsby, who visits their home frequently. Their conversation reveals Minnie's ambivalence towards Gadsby, whom she describes with a mix of admiration and disdain. We see her preparing for a meeting with him while grappling with her feelings. The scene also hints at social dynamics and romantic tensions, showcasing Kipling's signature blend of humor and keen observation as he sets the stage for what unfolds in their relationships. Overall, the opening portion establishes a vivid picture of life in colonial India, with its intricate social fabric and personal dramas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 198417 198310 2024-10-02T04:59:06.689524 2023-10-02T04:58:37.116437 text/html text/html 202067 2021-01-27T11:40:05 text/html; charset=utf-8 66370 2021-01-27T11:40:05 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 139529 2024-10-02T04:59:13.158449 application/epub+zip 141177 2024-10-02T04:59:09.510487 application/epub+zip 132728 2024-10-02T04:59:08.273501 application/epub+zip 263604 2024-10-02T04:59:15.940480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250007 2024-10-02T04:59:12.463488 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210228 2022-09-02T06:11:25.837826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160696 160661 2024-10-02T04:59:06.021512 2023-10-02T04:58:36.580444 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 160816 2018-03-09T10:51:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 62581 2018-03-18T12:31:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 160484 2009-01-08T13:47:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62458 2009-01-08T13:48:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21950 2024-10-02T04:59:16.067467 application/rdf+xml 12567 2024-10-02T04:59:08.827506 image/jpeg 3506 2024-10-02T04:59:08.545493 image/jpeg 135207 2024-10-02T04:59:06.706484 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia