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Riley, James Whitcomb 1849-1916

Overview
Works: 1,187 works in 2,441 publications in 5 languages and 46,243 library holdings
Genres: Children's poetry  Children's poetry, American  American poetry  Love poetry  Stories in rhyme  Love stories  Manuscripts, American  Dissertations, Academic 
Roles: Lyricist, Signer, Performer
Classifications: ps2704, 811.4
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Most widely held works by James Whitcomb Riley
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19 editions published between and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,597 libraries worldwide
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40 editions published between and 2010 in English and held by 1,497 libraries worldwide
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50 editions published between and 2009 in English and held by 1,224 libraries worldwide
The well-known poem about a servant girl whose cautionary "witch-tales" warn of "gobble-uns" that steal misbehaving children.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 961 libraries worldwide
Gobble-uns tales as told by Little Orphant Annie.
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21 editions published between and 2003 in English and held by 782 libraries worldwide
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30 editions published between and 2010 in English and held by 731 libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of James Whitcomb Riley's poems, including "Old Aunt Mary's," "Little Orphant Annie," and "The Raggedy Man."
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60 editions published between and 2009 in English and held by 714 libraries worldwide
The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humorous stories of ghost encounters, these volumes captivate the imaginations of readers young and old. Included in this collection are a variety of dramatic and spirited poems that contemplate the mysteries of life and celebrate the wild beauty of nature. The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection provides readers with an opportunity to enjoy and study these iconic literary works, many of which were written during a period of remarkable creativity.
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24 editions published between and 2006 in English and held by 625 libraries worldwide
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30 editions published between and 1917 in English and Undetermined and held by 616 libraries worldwide
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26 editions published between and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 600 libraries worldwide
Poetry recitation.
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22 editions published between and 1996 in English and held by 590 libraries worldwide
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4 editions published between and 1999 in English and held by 575 libraries worldwide
A classic poem of autumn is accompanied by illustrations of a young girl's day on a farm.
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6 editions published between and 1905 in English and held by 554 libraries worldwide
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33 editions published between and 2007 in English and held by 542 libraries worldwide
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37 editions published between and 2001 in English and held by 536 libraries worldwide
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31 editions published between and 2005 in English and held by 536 libraries worldwide
Compiles more than sixty of the poet's works, written for both children and adults, expressing his observations of the simple life and revealing his sense of humor.
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24 editions published between and 1970 in English and Undetermined and held by 533 libraries worldwide
We have determined this item to be in the public domain according to US copyright law through information in the bibliographic record and/or US copyright renewal records. The digital version is available for all educational uses worldwide. Please contact HathiTrust staff at hathitrust-help@umich.edu with any questions about this item.
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33 editions published between and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 509 libraries worldwide
We have determined this item to be in the public domain according to US copyright law through information in the bibliographic record and/or US copyright renewal records. The digital version is available for all educational uses worldwide. Please contact HathiTrust staff at hathitrust-help@umich.edu with any questions about this item.
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8 editions published between and 1973 in English and held by 468 libraries worldwide
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11 editions published between and 1922 in English and held by 419 libraries worldwide
 
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The complete works of James Whitcomb Riley
Alternative Names
Johnson, B. F., 1849-1916
Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone, 1849-1916
Johnson, Benjamin F.
Riley, J. W. 1849-1916
Riley, James W. 1849-1916
Whitcomb Riley, James 1849-1916
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