Riley Songs O' Cheer (Signed)

Riley, James Whitcomb

Bobbs, 1905

Includes handwritten poem 'Loves Prayer' signed by James Whitcomb Riley. Bound in publisher's green cloth, with gold and white image of man (faded). Hardcover. Shelf wear. Gutters starting. Light water damage to edge. Edges rubbed. 195, [1] pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. *Autographed by author.* 

"Author of numerous beloved poetry volumes, James Whitcomb Riley was widely known for books such as The Old Swimmin'-Hole and 'Leven More Poems, Riley Child-Rhymes, Out to Old Aunt Mary's, and An Old Sweetheart. Born in Indiana in 1849, he was drawn to poetry even before he was able to read. Neglectful of his studies, Riley preferred to take walks in the countryside, read books of his own choosing, and create rhymes, the first of which he sent to his young friends on home-made valentines." - Poetry Foundation