James Whitcomb Riley

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1) Riley farm-rhymes

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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First published in 1883, this charming book includes many of James Whitcomb Riley's signature poems, including "Thoughts fer the Discuraged Farmer" and "When the Frost Is on the Punkin." 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...

2) An old sweetheart of mine

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

3) Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Series

Library of Indiana Classics

Language

English

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A must-have for Riley enthusiasts everywhere, this classic book has been faithfully reproduced for Indiana's state bicentennial. Now with an introduction by lifelong Riley enthusiast and former Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, this charming book contains 39 of James Whitcomb Riley's signature poems, including "Old Aunt Mary's," "Little Orphant Annie," and "The Raggedy Man." Graced by noted Brown County artist Will Vawter's illustrations of such...

4) Little Orphant Annie and Other Poems

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Series

Dover Thrift Editions Poetry

Language

English

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Famous for his nostalgic poems invoking the people and places of rural Indiana, James Whitcomb Riley (1849—1916) earned himself the nickname "the Hoosier poet." His verse also earned him election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the gold medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and several honorary degrees. This volume contains a rich selection of his best and most familiar poems - filled with the warmth, humor, and picturesque...

5) Poems of Childhood

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Language

English

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Good value in an excellent selection of Riley favorites. Great introduction to his work, with the raggedy man and little Orphant Annie and the hired girl all properly introduced, the Riley gallery of poems here is set - a generous lot.

6) Complete works: including poems and prose sketches many of which have not heretofore been published : an authentic biography, an elaborate index and numerous illustrations in color from paintings

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

Bobbs-Merrill

Pub. Date

[1916]

Language

English

7) The complete works of James Whitcomb Riley in ten volumes

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

Collier

Pub. Date

1916.

Language

English

8) The complete works of James Whitcomb Riley: in which the poems, including a number heretofore unpublished, are arranged in the order in which they were written : together with photographs, bibliographic notes, and a life...

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

Bobbs-Merrill

Pub. Date

[1913]

Language

English

9) Joyful poems for children

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

[Bobbs-Merrill]

Pub. Date

[1960]

Language

English

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Some of the Hoosier poet's most famous poems for or about children.

10) When the frost is on the punkin

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

David R. Godine

Pub. Date

1991.

Language

English

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A classic poem of autumn is accompanied by illustrations of a young girl's day on a farm.

11) The complete poetical works of James Whitcomb Riley

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap

Pub. Date

[1937]

Language

English

12) Home-folks

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Publisher

Bobbs-Merrill Co

Pub. Date

1900.

Language

English

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"Love is Eternal" was the inscription Abraham Lincoln had engraved on the wedding ring he gave Mary Todd. This book tells Mary's own story, especially her romance with Abraham and her years of marriage which were happier than historians generally believe.