The Book of Joyous Children

James Whitcomb Riley, born on October 7, 1849, in Greenfield, Indiana, and who passed away on July 22, 1916, was a prolific American writer and poet. Known colloquially as 'the Hoosier Poet' for his Indiana upbringing and 'the Children's Poet' for his appealing works for young readers, Riley's dialect and sentimental verse captured the affections of his contemporaries. His literary productions, mo...