Pole Baker: A Novel by Will N. Harben
QR code
"Pole Baker: A Novel" by Will N. Harben is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural Southern setting, introducing readers to the life of Captain Duncan, a planter returning home, and Pole Baker, a rugged and daring figure with a tumultuous past as a moonshiner. It explores themes of community, personal conflict, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel
establishes the setting in the town of Darley as Captain Duncan arrives and prepares to return to his plantation. He is greeted by various townsfolk, including the local hotel clerk and merchant, who share stories illustrating Pole's character. We learn that Pole Baker is known for his intimidating presence and a duel of wits with Captain Duncan, where Duncan admires Baker's bravery but is aware of his flaws, particularly related to alcohol. The narrative hints at tensions present within the community, foreshadowing future conflicts tied to Baker's reputation and the relationships that will develop among the characters. The stage is set for a rich exploration of moral choices and interwoven destinies against a backdrop of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pole Baker: A Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Georgia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51918 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51918-0 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!