First published in the early 1900s, Holman Day's 'Blow the Man Down: A Romance of the Coast' carries readers to the shipbuilding towns of the Maine shore, where the great age of sail is fading and proud men still measure their lives in keels, tides, and honest work. Brimming with salt spray, shanty spirit, and Day's characteristic blend of humor and heart, the novel weaves romance and rivalry among captains, craftsmen, and coastal folk who feel utterly real. This edition presents the complete, unabridged original text exactly as it first appeared, preceded by a new introduction that situates Day among America's beloved regional writers, with reader's notes illuminating the nautical language, Maine settings, and maritime customs of his world. For lovers of classic New England fiction and tales of the sea, this is a voyage worth taking. Part of The Founding Texts Library.