
audiobook
by Bill Nye, James Whitcomb Riley
NYE AND RILEY'S - Wit and Humor - (Poems and Yarns) - BY - James Whitcomb Riley & Bill Nye - Illustrated BY BARON DE GRIMM, E. ZIMMERMAN, WALT McDOUGALL, AND OTHERS
Biographical
Where He First Met His Parents
The Gruesome Ballad of Mr. Squincher
Anecdotes of Jay Gould
A Fall Crick View of the Earthquake
August
Julius Cæsar in Town
His First Womern
This Man Jones
Step into a lively scrapbook of verse and storytelling that captures the genial spirit of two of America’s most beloved humorists. Their verses spin everyday scenes—from prairie schoolhouses to bustling newspaper desks—into playful snapshots that celebrate ordinary lives with a wink. The opening biographical notes hint at a humble upbringing and a restless curiosity that fuels the humor throughout.
Each poem and yarn is illustrated with lively drawings that echo the light‑hearted tone, inviting listeners to picture the rustic settings and quirky characters. The humor is warm and inclusive, balancing gentle satire with affectionate observation, making the material feel like a conversation over a porch swing. Whether you’re drawn to clever wordplay or heartfelt reminiscence, the collection offers a pleasant escape into a world where laughter and humanity go hand in hand.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2009-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1896
A sharp, popular humorist of the late 19th century, he turned everyday frustrations, politics, and American life into playful satire that reached a huge newspaper audience. His writing feels brisk and mischievous, with the voice of a born columnist who knew how to land a punchline.
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1849–1916
Best known as the “Hoosier Poet,” he wrote warm, musical verse about Midwestern life, childhood, and everyday people. His poems were hugely popular in his lifetime and helped make him one of America’s best-loved public literary figures.
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by James Whitcomb Riley

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by James Whitcomb Riley

by James Whitcomb Riley

by Bill Nye

by James Whitcomb Riley