John James Piatt’s book “Idyls and Lyrics of the Ohio Valley” was released in December 1880. The book of poetry focused around Western Ohio included a detailed illustration of a farmer by Farny that precedes the title page.

John James Piatt’s book “Idyls and Lyrics of the Ohio Valley” was released in December 1880. The book of poetry focused around Western Ohio included a detailed illustration of a farmer by Farny that precedes the title page.



Born June 21, 1930 in New York City, Jean Eilers grew up in Great Neck, New York, the daughter of…
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