Pole Baker: A Novel (1905)

By William N. Harben

Book Overview

Pole Baker: A Novel is a book written by American author Will Nathaniel Harben and published in 1905. The novel tells the story of Pole Baker, a young man from the rural South who is determined to make something of himself despite his humble beginnings. Pole is a hardworking and ambitious individual, and he sets his sights on becoming a successful businessman. He moves to the city and starts working for a wealthy man named Mr. Banks, who takes Pole under his wing and teaches him the ins and outs of the business world. As Pole begins to climb the ladder of success, he faces a number of challenges and obstacles along the way. He must navigate the cutthroat world of business, deal with personal setbacks and tragedies, and confront the prejudices and injustices of the society around him. Throughout the novel, Pole remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and build a better life for himself and his loved ones. The book offers a vivid portrait of life in the South during the early 20th century, and explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of the American Dream.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164928058
• ISBN13: 9781164928058
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"