Holman Day

The Ramrodders (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Ramrodders," Holman Day crafts a gripping narrative that explores the tumultuous world of cattle ranching in the American West during the late 19th century. This novel intricately portrays the struggles between ranchers and the encroaching forces of civilization, employing a vivid and dynamic prose style that captures the rugged beauty of the landscape and the volatile human emotions it evokes. Day's storytelling weaves in themes of loyalty, masculinity, and the inexorable clash between progress and tradition, situating the work within the broader context of American frontier literature, where the challenges of taming nature reveal deeper truths about the human condition. Holman Day, a pivotal figure in early 20th-century American fiction, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in the West. Growing up in Maine, Day's adventurous spirit and fascination with frontier life propelled him into writing stories that encapsulated the grit and resilience of those who dared to carve a life from the wilderness. His background, steeped in a rich tapestry of American folklore and historical events, lends an authenticity that resonates throughout "The Ramrodders." This novel stands as a compelling exploration of the human spirit and the complexities of frontier life. I highly recommend "The Ramrodders" to readers who appreciate nuanced character development and a vivid sense of place. Day's work not only entertains but also invites reflection on the societal changes of his time, making it a worthwhile addition to the canon of American literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 317
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066195694
• Artikelnr.: 58930805

Autorenporträt

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.