Best Selling Books by Eugene Field

1890. A volume of poetry from Field, the American journalist and bibliophile who also wrote light verse for adults and children. The best years of his life were spent in Chicago as contributing editor to The Chicago Record. In his daily column of Sharps and Flats appeared his most characteristic verse, which was later collected to form A Little Book of Western Verse. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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WYNKEN, BLYNKEN AND Nod one night Sailed off in a wooden shoe– Sailed off on a river of crystal light Into a sea of dew . . . So begins Eugene Field’s lovely bedtime poem, which tells of three wee fishermen who sail up to the stars, and a boy who imagines it all before he drifts off to sleep. Field’s timeless text has lulled generations of little listeners into dreamland, and this version, complimented by Giselle Potter’s magical illustrations, is perhaps the most enchanting—and the closest to Fields’ own vision—of all.

A Little Book of Profitable Tales by Eugene Field. Eugene Field, Sr. (September 2, 1850 - November 4, 1895) was an American writer, best known for his children''s poetry and humorous essays. He was known as the "poet of childhood."

The Works of Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and essays by American author Eugene Field, originally published by Charles Scribner''s Sons in 1896 under the title The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field. Known for his children''s poetry, especially the light-hearted "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," Field was a journalist who found his niche in poetry and humor writing. The original collection, published after Field''s death and including artwork and letters from the author, is a charming set of books compiling all his works. Republished here for young readers and collectors of Americana, The Works of Eugene Field is sure to delight audiences young and old. Volume I of this twelve-volume set, A Little Book of Western Verse, includes a biography and memorial of Field by his brother, Roswell Martin Field, and more than 200 pages of poetry. EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895) was an American author known for his humorous essays and children''s poetry. Interested in many subjects and unable to decide what to do with his life, Field attended three colleges-Williams College, Knox College, and University of Missouri-tried his hand at acting, law, and journalism, and traveled Europe before meeting his wife and becoming city editor for the St. Joseph Gazette in St. Joseph, Missouri. He wrote and edited for several newspapers, establishing himself as a humor writer and publishing poetry. He died of a heart-attack at 45.

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The Works of Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and essays by American author Eugene Field, originally published by Charles Scribner''s Sons in 1896 under the title The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field. Known for his children''s poetry, especially the light-hearted "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," Field was a journalist who found his niche in poetry and humor writing. The original collection, published after Field''s death and including artwork and letters from the author, is a charming set of books compiling all his works. Republished here for young readers and collectors of Americana, The Works of Eugene Field is sure to delight audiences young and old. Volume VIII of this twelve-volume set, The House: An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife Alice, is a rather long short story that was thought to be a fictional autobiography of the author. Unfortunately, Field died with one chapter still left to write, so it remains unfinished. This volume also includes a short Introduction from journalist and fiction writer Joel Chandler Harris. EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895) was an American author known for his humorous essays and children''s poetry. Interested in many subjects and unable to decide what to do with his life, Field attended three colleges-Williams College, Knox College, and University of Missouri-tried his hand at acting, law, and journalism, and traveled Europe before meeting his wife and becoming city editor for the St. Joseph Gazette in St. Joseph, Missouri. He wrote and edited for several newspapers, establishing himself as a humor writer and publishing poetry. He died of a heart-attack at 45.

The Works of Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and essays by American author Eugene Field, originally published by Charles Scribner''s Sons in 1896 under the title The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field. Known for his children''s poetry, especially the light-hearted "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," Field was a journalist who found his niche in poetry and humor writing. The original collection, published after Field''s death and including artwork and letters from the author, is a charming set of books compiling all his works. Republished here for young readers and collectors of Americana, The Works of Eugene Field is sure to delight audiences young and old. Volume VI of this twelve-volume set, Echoes from the Sabine Farm, is a collection of poetry, the fourth in the set, written in collaboration with the author''s brother, Roswell Martin Field. It includes an Introduction from American actor Francis Wilson. EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895) was an American author known for his humorous essays and children''s poetry. Interested in many subjects and unable to decide what to do with his life, Field attended three colleges-Williams College, Knox College, and University of Missouri-tried his hand at acting, law, and journalism, and traveled Europe before meeting his wife and becoming city editor for the St. Joseph Gazette in St. Joseph, Missouri. He wrote and edited for several newspapers, establishing himself as a humor writer and publishing poetry. He died of a heart-attack at 45.

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A Visit from St. Nicholas, more commonly known as The Night before Christmas is a small poem by an American writer, entrepreneur and public person Clement C. Moore.For the first time it was described how Santa Claus looked and moved (he flew in the sky in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, whose names were also mentioned), and what happened when he was visiting a house on Christmas Eve with the presents.A Visit from St. Nicholas is still the most favorite Christmas fairy-tale in America. Some researchers consider it to be "probably the most famous poem ever written by an American". The poem influenced a lot on how Santa Claus is imagined by a whole English speaking world.

"This classic bedtime poem appears in a newly illustrated edition. . . . Westerman''s minutely detailed watercolors depict a Dutch landscape where three children, dressed in nightclothes, and a cat set sail in a wooden shoe. The luminosity of the moonlit sea is captured in muted shades of blue that create a soothing mood for the dramatic verse."--"School Library Journal."

A newly illustrated version of the poem recounting the adventures of Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.