Riley Farm Rhymes

Riley Farm Rhymes is a collection of poems written by James Whitcomb Riley. The book features twenty-four poems that center around life on a farm. Each poem is written in a folksy, colloquial style that captures the spirit of rural life in the late 19th century. Riley's poems describe the joys and hardships of farm life, from the simple pleasures of fishing and playing in the fields to the hard work of planting and harvesting crops. The book is illustrated with charming black and white drawings that bring Riley's words to life. With its warm, nostalgic tone and vivid descriptions of farm life, Riley Farm Rhymes is a delightful read for anyone who loves poetry, history, or the simple pleasures of country living.But what is the lily and all of the rest Of the flowers, to a man with a hart in his brest That was dipped brimmin' full of the honey and dew Of the sweet clover-blossoms his babyhood knew?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.