Holman Day

Broschiertes Buch

Blow The Man Down

Beschreibung

Set sail for adventure with Holman Day's "Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast," a classic tale of yachting and romance on the Maine coast. This nautical fiction, meticulously prepared for print republication, captures the timeless allure of the sea. Immerse yourself in a world of rugged coastlines and high-seas drama as Day weaves a captivating story of life and love amidst the challenges of the open water. "Blow The Man Down" offers a glimpse into a bygone era, exploring themes of adventure and romance that continue to resonate today. Perfect for readers who appreciate classic sea stories and tales of enduring love, this edition brings Holman Day's evocative prose to a new audience. Discover the enduring charm of this historical novel, a testament to the power of nautical fiction and the timeless beauty of the Maine coast. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Holman Francis Day, an American author, was born in Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his residence in Auburn, Maine, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rider of the King Log, based on his book, was filmed in 1921. Along Came Ruth, based on his play, was filmed in 1924. Day married Helen Gerald, the only daughter of Amos F. Gerald, a railroad engineer, and Caroline W. Rowell. She died in 1902 at the age of 32 and was buried at Maplewood Cemetery in her father's birthplace of Fairfield, Maine; Day, on the other hand, was buried in Nichols Cemetery in his hometown of Vassalboro, Maine, after dying in 1935. He graduated from Colby College (class of 1887) and worked as the Union Publishing Company's managing editor in Bangor, Maine, from 1889 to 1890. He was also the editor and owner of the Dexter Gazette in Maine, a special writer for the Journal in Lewiston, a Boston Herald representative, and the managing editor of the Lewiston Daily Sun. From 1901 until 1904, he served as the military secretary to Maine Governor John F Hill. He moved to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in the 1920s.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 481g
• ISBN-13: 9781023052733
• ISBN-10: 1023052733
• Artikelnr.: 74197929