James Whitcomb Riley, Hoosier poet
by Jeannette Covert Nolan
1941
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Easy read volume focusing on Riley's life more than his works. Rare Indiana edition has stylized cover design: 100 editions, some signed by both author and illustrator. B&W pen and ink illustrations. Original DJ in watercolored pen and ink in olive, yellow,brown and black. Original DJ has list of Messner Biographies and inside back flap photo of Nolan. Offers detailsof family life, newspaper experiences, paralells other poet's works and publications.