Condition: Acceptable. Please see the images for more details. May show signs of wear such as:
• Shelf wear or scuffing on the cover
• Creases, marks, or tears on pages or dust jacket
• Possible remainder marks or previous owner’s name/notes inside
Blurb: “Sketches in Prose by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of prose pieces published in 1891 by The Bowen Merrill Company. While Riley is best known for his poetry, particularly his dialect verse celebrating Midwestern life, this book showcases his talent for storytelling in prose form.
The book contains a mix of essays, short stories, and character sketches that reflect Riley’s nostalgic, humorous, and sentimental style. Many of the pieces capture rural and small-town life in Indiana, portraying its people with warmth and wit. The themes often explore human nature, childhood memories, and the charm of everyday experiences, much like his poetry.”