The Days Gone By

“The Days Gone By” by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. Riley, known as the “Hoosier Poet,” captures the essence of rural American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work is celebrated for its accessible language, heartfelt sentiment, and vivid depictions of the Indiana landscape and its people. This volume presents a selection of Riley’s most cherished verses, reflecting on childhood memories, family values, and the beauty of the natural world. Readers will find themselves transported to a bygone era through Riley’s evocative imagery and gentle humor. “The Days Gone By” offers a poignant reminder of the enduring power of memory and the simple joys of life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.