James Whitcomb: 61 books
by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, C. M. RELYEA, WILL VAWTER
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
A Defective Santa Claus, describes one of the most beloved traditions of the modern Christmas celebration. The book reminds us of the joy children take in the holiday and the sometimes loving extremes to which parents go to fulfil that anticipation and wonder of Christmas in their children's lives....
by James Whitcomb
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2012
A Defective Santa Claus, describes one of the most beloved traditions of the modern Christmas celebration. The book reminds us of the joy children take in the holiday and the sometimes loving extremes to which parents go to fulfil that anticipation and wonder of Christmas in their children's lives. ...
by James Whitcomb Riley
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2013
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...
by James Whitcomb Riley
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
James Whitcomb Riley (1849 –1916) was an American writer, poet, and best selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry respectively. The contents of this beautiful book include: Little...
Poems & Prose Sketches
"When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
The Short Stories
"The ripest peach is highest on the tree."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849. Riley began his career writing verses as a sign maker as well as submitting poems to newspapers for publication. Helped by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow he began to work at a succession of Indiana newspapers. During the 1880’s a series of poetry tours...
by James Whitcomb Riley
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2012
Christmas is the most famous holiday of the year, and the word itself evokes images of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, lights, the baby Jesus, and, of course, presents. Instantly, well known Christmas carols ring in your ears, or maybe you even picture nutcrackers or Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Christmas has...
Afterwhiles
“In fact, to speak in earnest, I believe it adds a charm, To spice the good a trifle with a little dust of harm”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
Songs of Friendship
"Think of him still as the same, I say. He is not dead—he is just away.”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
by Bill Nye, James Whitcomb Riley
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2015
Popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is an American science educator, comedian, television host, actor, writer, scientist, and former mechanical engineer, best known as the host of the Disney/PBS children's science show Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–98) and for his many subsequent appearances...
Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches
"When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
Child Rhymes & Farm Rhymes
“In fact, to speak in earnest, I believe it adds a charm, To spice the good a trifle with a little dust of harm”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
Love-Lyrics & Songs Of Home
"Think of him still as the same, I say. He is not dead—he is just away.”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
by James Whitcomb Riley
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2013
This edition features a linked Table of Contents
CONTENTS
THE OLD SWIMMIN'-HOLE, AND 'LEVEN MORE POEMS
NEGHBORLY POEMS On Friendship, Grief and Farm-Life
AN OLD SETTLER'S STORY
DIALECT IN LITERATURE
About the Author
"James Whitcomb Riley (1849 – 1916) was an American writer, poet,...