Project Gutenberg 2016-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel) 1858 1919 Harben, William Nathaniel Pole Baker: A Novel Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "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.) Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Georgia -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 636371 2025-07-20T16:16:01.527050 text/html 646049 2024-10-23T00:26:19 text/html 499923 2025-07-20T16:16:08.006075 application/epub+zip 511072 2025-07-20T16:16:02.531090 application/epub+zip 299217 2025-07-20T16:16:02.022076 application/epub+zip 686104 2025-07-20T16:16:12.618025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 635685 2025-07-20T16:16:07.502004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425737 2022-09-23T16:49:59.048934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 542682 2025-07-20T16:16:00.367066 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 522964 2024-10-23T00:26:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16844 2025-07-20T16:16:12.745996 application/rdf+xml 13969 2025-07-20T16:16:02.139035 image/jpeg 2564 2025-07-20T16:16:02.081051 image/jpeg 468386 2025-07-20T16:16:01.583064 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