Out to old aunt marys 1904. Out To Old Aunt Mary's (1904) by James Whitcomb Riley 2022-12-13

Poem: Out to Old Aunt Mary's by James Whitcomb Riley

And as many a time have you and I — Barefoot boys in the days gone by — Knelt, and in tremulous ecstasies Dipped our lips into sweets like these, — Memory now is on her knees Out to Old Aunt Mary's. It is, however, some of the absolute worst poetry I've ever read. I was thrilled to have a favorite childhood book back in my hands after more than 50 years! Every day was different and exciting, there was no such thing as packaged entertainment for children of that era and they had no need of it. If you need insurance, please inquire. Decades ago, it was very common for children of the city to spend extended periods of time during summer vacation with relatives that lived in the country and raised much of their own food.

Out to Old Aunt Mary’s

However, there was some additional damage to the book jacket that may have been the fault of the postal service, due to the book being shipped in a thin mailer. Far fields, bottom-lands, creek-banks— all We ranged at will. It all comes back so clear to-day! Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Though I am as bald as you are gray,— Out by the barn-lot and down the lane, We patter along in the dust again, As light as the tips of the drops of rain, Out to Old Aunt Mary's The last few houses of the town; Then on, up the high creek bluffs and down; Past the squat toll-gate with its well-sweep poll; The bridge, "the old 'baptizin'-hole'," Loitering, awed, o'er pool and shoal, Out to Old Aunt Mary's. As this book was published over 115 years ago by The Bobbs-Merrill Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, you can expect to see some condition issues.

Out to Old Aunt Mary's by James Whitcomb Riley and Howard Chandler Christy

And the sweet-sour pickles of peach and pear, With cinnamon in 'em, and all things rare! It all comes back so clear to-day! If you have any questions, message the seller. A protective dust jacket cover will be provided as well. Far fields, bottom-lands, creek-banks — all, We ranged at will. But home, with Aunty in nearer call, That was the best place, after all! The spine is bent, so the front cover and early pages jut out over the back cover pictured above. Ah, was there, ever, so kind a face And gentle as hers, and such a grace Of welcoming, as she cut the cake Or the juicy pies she joyed to make Just for the visiting children's sake— Out to Old Aunt Mary's! So hot that we gloried to drink it so, With spangles of tears in our eyes, you know — Out to Old Aunt Mary's. Where such heroes of war as we? And the romps we took, in our glad unrest! Learn more in our. And all is well Out to Old Aunt Mary's.

Out to Old Aunt Mary's by James Whitcomb Riley 1904

Check back in our Etsy shop for more curiosities and ephemera such as vintage magazines, vintage books, paper dolls, and more! But home, with Aunty in nearer call, That was the best place, after all! I am old enough to have memories of relatives that did what is commemorated in this book of poetry. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. We will contact you if extra shipping is required for oversized or heavy packages. This story in rhyme features two boys in cutoff jeans, with bare feet and a lot of energy to expend. Illustrated with tinted sepia drawings by Howard Chandler Christy and decorated with endpapers, title page and page borders by Margaret Armstrong, this book is a sweet tribute to a beloved aunt and the idyllic times spent on her farm. . Though I am as bald as you are gray, — Out by the barn-lot and down the lane We patter along in the dust again, As light as the tips of the drops of the rain, Out to Old Aunt Mary's.

Out to old Aunt Mary's (1904 edition)

Such a personal touch! And then in the dust of the road again; And the teams we met, and the countrymen; And the long highway, with sunshine spread As thick as butter on country bread, Our cares behind, and our hearts ahead Out to Old Aunt Mary's. Normally, I merely abhor poetry, but this was so bad that I forgot the one stanza on each page as soon as I turned that page. And as many a time as you and I— Barefoot boys in the days gone by— Knelt in the tremulous ecstasies Dipped our lips into sweets like these,— Memory now is on her knees Out to Old Aunt Mary's. The honey, too, in its amber comb One only finds in an old farm-home; And the coffee, fragrant and sweet, and ho! Wasn't it good for a boy to see— And wasn't it good for a boy to be Out to Old Aunt Mary's? This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Holling, Edwin Tunis, as well as Eric Sloane and still love to read them.

Out To Old Aunt Mary's (1904) by James Whitcomb Riley

Or, stayed by the glint of the redbird's wings, Or the glitter of the song that the bluebird sings, All hushed we feign to strike strange trails, As the "big braves" do in the Indian tales, Till again our real quest lags and fails— Out to Old Aunt Mary's. And the romps we took, in our glad unrest! It has definitely faded with time as well and appears to have water stains on the front and back covers pictured above. Wasn't it good for a boy to see — And wasn't it good for a boy to be Out to Old Aunt Mary's? The dust jacket is in okay condition. The book is in great shape and appears only gently read. Either way, I'm happy with this purchase! Why, I see her now in the open door Where the little gourds grew up the sides and o'er The clapboard roof! The honey, too, in its amber comb One only finds in an old farm-home; And the coffee, fragrant and sweet, and ho! But home, with Aunty in nearer call, That was the best place, after all! The purple, syrupy nostalgic premise is very touching.

Out to Old Aunt Mary's

A kettle boils in the background; we can also see the chimney-flue for the stove. Boys were expected to work, but they were also allowed the freedom to roam and explore, making their own entertainment. The beautiful black and white illustrations could easily be cut out and framed or used for a separate craft project. Decades ago, it was very common for children of the city to spend extended periods of time during summer vacation with relatives that lived in the country and raised much of their own food. The purple, syrupy nostalgic premise is very touching.

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And the romps we took, in our glad unrest! Listing review by Deborah The book arrived a day earlier than expected, exactly as described and pictured on the website. Please message us if you have any questions! The purpose was to visit but to also provide additional labor that was relatively cheap. Find out more in our Personalised Advertising To enable personalised advertising like interest-based ads , we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Inside, the thick, smooth, clay pages are clean and unmarked but the first several have what looks like water staining near the top edges and yet there is no buckling or rippling and the pages remain flat. Read the full description Disclaimer: As with all children's products, adult supervision is required.

Out To Old Aunt Mary's 1904

There is talk of the barn lot, the smell of cherry blossoms and homemade jam, jelly, pies and honey from the hives. The cooking was generally very good and in many cases, the child returned with many fond memories and some added weight. I am old enough to have memories of relatives that did what is commemorated in this book of poetry. Where such heroes of war as we? Our cover is clean with the paper inset intact but there is some fading to the probably once bright gold ink and wear to the corners and the spine ends. And then, in the garden — near the side Where the beehives were and the path was wide, — The apple-house — like a fairy cell — With the little square door we knew so well, And the wealth inside but our tongues could tell — Out to Old Aunt Mary's. It'a a hardcover copy of the book and it includes the dust jacket! Why, I see her now in the open door Where the little gourds grew up the sides and o'er The clapboard roof! Etsy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, labelling, or content of sellers' listings and products. And the sweet-sour pickles of peach and pear, With cinnamon in 'em and all things rare! Where such heroes of war as we? I will definitely use this website again and recommend it to others.