This collection of poetry by John James Piatt celebrates the beauty and richness of life in the Ohio Valley. The poems paint vivid portraits of the landscape, people, and culture of the region, and express a deep appreciation for the natural world. The title poem, 'Idyls and Lyrics of the Ohio Valley, ' is a hymn to the beauty of the region and a celebration of the vitality of its people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...