02300cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500890014726400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250801800045352012230063353400450185665300370190185600430193899900170198114821UtSlPG20260610133340.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSherley, Douglass,d1857-191712aA Spray of Kentucky Pine :bPlaced at the Feet of the Dead Poet James Whitcomb Riley 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-28  aE-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from digital images generously made available by the Kentuckiana Digital Library  a"A Spray of Kentucky Pine" by Douglass Sherley is a poetic tribute written in the early 20th century (around the 1910s). This work serves as both a celebration and commemoration, honoring the renowned American poet James Whitcomb Riley, who was a significant literary figure of his time. The book reflects on themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of poetry, presenting a heartfelt connection between the author, the beloved poet, and his own mother.  The content of the book weaves together personal reflections, memories, and an exploration of the bond between Riley and the people who cherished him. Sherley reminisces about a reading tour he undertook alongside Riley and expresses deep gratitude for the poet's influence on his life and for the joy he brought to others, particularly his mother. Through lyrical verses and vivid imagery, the author captures moments of beauty and nostalgia, commemorating both Riley’s legacy and his own familial ties while underscoring the importance of heartfelt connections and the celebration of life itself. Ultimately, it paints a vivid picture of respect and affection for the creative spirit that transcends mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRiley, James Whitcomb, 1849-191640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14821  c56209d56209