Holman Day

Broschiertes Buch

Squire Phin

Beschreibung

Step back in time to rural Maine with Holman Day's "Squire Phin," a charming work of historical fiction that captures the essence of small-town life. Delve into the social life and customs of a bygone era, brought to life with a generous dose of humor. This classic tale offers a glimpse into the heart of a community, portraying the quirks and nuances of rural existence. Day's storytelling evokes a sense of place and time, transporting readers to the landscapes and communities of Maine's past. Experience the enduring appeal of this carefully prepared print republication, a testament to the timeless quality of a story that celebrates human connection and the simple joys of life in a close-knit community. "Squire Phin" is a delightful exploration of Maine's social fabric, offering a heartwarming and humorous perspective on a world both familiar and wonderfully distant. 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
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 327g
• ISBN-13: 9781023454537
• ISBN-10: 102345453X
• Artikelnr.: 73999995