FOREWORD: My little home book is sent out with messages of cheer and comfort, to American Homes, North and South, East and West, beneath our flag of stars. The Gentle Reader who cares for nature, for home and hearth, and for the simple life will find in this book a personal message......This early works is a fascinating collection of verse and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900"s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.