Wrote in English · 1865–1935
Holman Day
One book in the original English, with a translation beside it.
Holman Francis Day was an American novelist, poet, and playwright born in Vassalboro, Maine, in 1865. He graduated from Colby College and held various editorial roles in Maine before moving to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in the 1920s. His home in Auburn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Day died in Mill Valley, California, in 1935.
Reading Holman Day in translation
Holman Day wrote adventures set in the big woods and sturdy outdoor life, using clear, factual language suited to his journalistic background. His prose is accessible, making the original English easy for you to follow while you learn German. On Paralelo, you will read Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast aligned phrase by phrase. This is the only title in our catalogue, so it is your starting point. Reading it takes about 638 minutes. The straightforward narrative style helps you focus on the German translation without getting lost in complex syntax, allowing you to build confidence as you progress.
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- Born
- 1865Vassalboro
- Died
- 1935Mill Valley
- Wrote in
- English
- On Paralelo
- 1 title
- Shortest read
- 638 minBlow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast
Where to start with Holman Day
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Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast
"Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast" by Holman Day is a novel written in the early 20th century.
Read a passage free →EN · PASSAGE“Don't talk foolishness,” snapped Captain Mayo “Your old martingale spikes hooked me up.
DE„Red keinen Unsinn“, schnappte Kapitän Mayo.
Reading Holman Day in English
Which Holman Day book should I read first?
Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast, the one Holman Day title on Paralelo: about 638 minutes of reading.
Can I read Holman Day in English with a translation beside it for free?
Yes. A passage from every title is free to read without an account, and a free account opens the whole book, with a translation aligned to the original phrase by phrase.
Are the books by Holman Day in the public domain?
Yes. Holman Day died in 1935, and the texts on Paralelo come from Project Gutenberg’s public-domain editions.