Project Gutenberg 2001-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 222 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard The story of the Gadsbys Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.) Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 198520 2025-07-02T04:23:43.131345 text/html 202067 2021-01-27T11:40:05 text/html 139611 2025-07-02T04:23:48.943336 application/epub+zip 141172 2025-07-02T04:23:45.599301 application/epub+zip 132721 2025-07-02T04:23:44.537304 application/epub+zip 263646 2025-07-02T04:23:51.355281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250007 2025-07-02T04:23:48.270329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210228 2022-09-02T06:11:25.837826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160945 2025-07-02T04:23:42.597398 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 160816 2018-03-09T10:51:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 160484 2009-01-08T13:47:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21075 2025-07-02T04:23:51.479273 application/rdf+xml 12567 2025-07-02T04:23:45.029329 image/jpeg 3506 2025-07-02T04:23:44.781308 image/jpeg 62581 2018-03-18T12:31:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 66370 2021-01-27T11:40:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 62458 2009-01-08T13:48:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 135245 2025-07-02T04:23:43.146321 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia