02090cam a22003013u 4500 4783 UtSlPG 20260610133130.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916 Riley Farm-Rhymes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-12-01 Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Riley Farm-Rhymes" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century, specifically in the American dialect. The book celebrates rural life, nature, and the simple joys associated with farming. Through a series of lively and nostalgic verses, Riley captures the essence of childhood, the changing seasons, and the beauty of the countryside. The poems within this collection evoke a vivid sense of place and time, with a focus on the emotions and memories tied to farm life. Each piece is filled with rich imagery, from the sights and sounds of various seasons to the heartfelt connections between people and their surroundings. Through verses like "When the Frost is on the Punkin" and "The Orchard Lands of Long Ago," Riley reflects on themes of nostalgia, familial ties, and the pleasures of nature, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that resonates with readers who appreciate the beauty of rural experiences. The lively dialect and rhythmic patterns make the poems accessible and engaging, inviting readers to reminisce about their own experiences in the great outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Farm life -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4783 46825 46825