James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916), American Poet, B. Greenfield, Ind., Known As The Hoosier Poet. Known For His Works Of Humor, Simplicity And Sentamentality Of Yesteryear. Beautifully Illustrated With 19 Plates By Howard Chandler Christy, Black And White, Many Have Pale Pink Hightlights. Each Text Page Pink Floral Decorations, Half Title Decorated With Pink Flowers, Prelims Portraits Of Children In Pink. Pink Illustrated End Papers. All Edges Gilt. Decorations By Virginia Keep. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952). First1902. Green Cloth Boards And Spine, Gilt Lettering, Decorative Framing Of Oval Color Inset. Mild Fading Of Gilt, Rubbing Of Spine Edges And Corners.clean, Bright Text And Illustr, Tightly Bound.