Project Gutenberg 2005-01-28 Public domain in the USA. 86 Sherley, Douglass 1857 1917 Sherley, George Douglass A Spray of Kentucky Pine Placed at the Feet of the Dead Poet James Whitcomb Riley E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from digital images generously made available by the Kentuckiana Digital Library "A Spray of Kentucky Pine" by Douglass Sherley is a poetic tribute written in the early 20th century (around the 1910s). This work serves as both a celebration and commemoration, honoring the renowned American poet James Whitcomb Riley, who was a significant literary figure of his time. The book reflects on themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of poetry, presenting a heartfelt connection between the author, the beloved poet, and his own mother. The content of the book weaves together personal reflections, memories, and an exploration of the bond between Riley and the people who cherished him. Sherley reminisces about a reading tour he undertook alongside Riley and expresses deep gratitude for the poet's influence on his life and for the joy he brought to others, particularly his mother. Through lyrical verses and vivid imagery, the author captures moments of beauty and nostalgia, commemorating both Riley’s legacy and his own familial ties while underscoring the importance of heartfelt connections and the celebration of life itself. Ultimately, it paints a vivid picture of respect and affection for the creative spirit that transcends mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916 PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 64011 2025-08-06T11:24:39.379038 text/html 40392 2024-10-28T21:51:08 text/html 120862 2025-08-06T11:24:44.990985 application/epub+zip 119239 2025-08-06T11:24:42.186036 application/epub+zip 84085 2025-08-06T11:24:41.057045 application/epub+zip 253778 2025-08-06T11:24:46.968005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271180 2025-08-06T11:24:44.285035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219764 2022-09-07T18:27:01.507013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 44584 2025-08-06T11:24:39.021061 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24687 2024-10-28T21:51:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16449 2025-08-06T11:24:47.098979 application/rdf+xml 15164 2025-08-06T11:24:41.557002 image/jpeg 4126 2025-08-06T11:24:41.304063 image/jpeg 118209 2025-08-06T11:24:39.394029 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia