Bøger af James Whitcomb Riley

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

First published in 1883, this charming book includes many of James Whitcomb Riley's signature poems, including "e;Thoughts fer the Discuraged Farmer"e; and "e;When the Frost Is on the Punkin."e; Also graced by noted Brown County artist Will Vawter's folksy illustrations of farm scenes from our past, this Library of Indiana Classics edition faithfully reproduces the 1905 edition. A must-have for Riley enthusiasts everywhere, it offers a warm look at how farm life was depicted over a century ago.

Presents more than 1,000 poems, including such favorites as "Little Orphant Annie", "The Raggedy Man", "Our Hired Girl", "A Barefoot Boy", "The Bumblebee", "Granny", and "When the Frost Is on the Punkin".

Poems by the Indiana writer describe the joys and trials of country life and offer profiles of typical rural characters.