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  • Little Britain

    Little Britain

    by Washington Irving

    In the centre of the great city of London lies a small neighborhood, consisting of a cluster of narrow streets and courts, of very venerable and debilitated houses, which goes by the name of LITTLE BRITAIN. Christ Church School and St. Bartholomew's Hospital bound it on the west; Smithfield and Long... More

    Language: ENG
  • Tales of the Alhambra

    Tales of the Alhambra

    by Washington Irving

    The Alhambra, a series of tales and sketches of the Moors and Spaniards, was published in May 1832. Consisting of a series of essays and short fiction pieces, it was referred to as his "Spanish Sketch Book." In 1851 Irving wrote the "Author's Revised Edition," also titled Tales of the Alhambra.... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    by Washington Irving

    In a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, an extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, competes with Abraham Van Brunt for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel. As Crane leaves a party he attended at the Van Tassel home on an autumn night, he is pursued by the Headle... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories

    by Washington Irving

    In a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, an extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, competes with Abraham Van Brunt for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel. As Crane leaves a party he attended at the Van Tassel home on an autumn night, he is pursued by the Headle... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2013
  • Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey

    Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Adventures of Captain Bonneville

    The Adventures of Captain Bonneville

    by Washington Irving

    When Captain James Bonneville left for California in May of 1832 his motives were mixed. Officially, the French-born officer was on a two-year leave of absence from the U. S. Army, but he carried orders to collect information on the geography, geology, and topography "of the Country within the limit... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Astoria: Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains

    Astoria: Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains

    by Washington Irving

    In 1811 a group of American traders built a fort at the mouth of the Columbia River, named Fort Astoria in honor of its financier, John Jacob Astor. Envisioned as the spur of a fur-trading empire, by 1813 the project was a business failure and the fort was surrendered to the British. But in its shor... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Bracebridge Hall: or The Humorists

    Bracebridge Hall: or The Humorists

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author of the early nineteenth century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle, he was also a prolific essayist, biographer and historian. He spoke fluent Spanish, which served him well in his writings on that cou... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada

    Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dyna

    A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dyna

    by Washington Irving

    A sly satire on self-important local history that brought ''Knickerbocker'' into the American lexicon.... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Life and Voyages of Christopher C

    The Life and Voyages of Christopher C

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Life of George Washington

    The Life of George Washington

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving's Life of George Washington (published in five volumes in 1856-59) was the product of his last years and remains his most personal work. Christened with the name of the great general, Irving was blessed by Washington while still a boy of seven, and later came to know many of the pr... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Little Britain

    Little Britain

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography

    Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon

    The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon

    by Washington Irving

    A collection of Irving's classic short stories, including "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Student's Life of Washington; Con: For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools

    The Student's Life of Washington; Con: For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Tales of a Traveller

    Tales of a Traveller

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies

    Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Crayon Papers

    The Crayon Papers

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • Old Christmas: From the Sketch Book of Washington Irving

    Old Christmas: From the Sketch Book of Washington Irving

    by Washington Irving

    Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer a... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2012
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    by Washington Irving

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, along with its companion piece, Rip Van Winkle is one of the best-known short stories to have come from America—though written while Irving was living abroad in England. Best enjoyed at Hallowe'en! The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlemen... More

    Language: ENG
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    by Washington Irving

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, along with its companion piece, Rip Van Winkle is one of the best-known short stories to have come from America—though written while Irving was living abroad in England. Best enjoyed at Hallowe'en! The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlemen... More

    Language: ENG
  • The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.

    The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.

    by Washington Irving

    'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle' are classics of American fiction and display Irving's ability to depict American landscapes and culture. Irving earned his preeminence in early American literature with the masterpieces in miniature collected here: travel essays, tale of romance, bi... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 2006
  • The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon (Classics To Go)

    The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon (Classics To Go)

    by Washington Irving

    The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., commonly referred to as The Sketch Book, is a collection of 34 essays and short stories written by the American author Washington Irving. It was published serially throughout 1819 and 1820. The collection includes two of Irving's best-known stories, attribu... More

    Language: ENG
  • Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete: Complete (Classics To Go)

    Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete: Complete (Classics To Go)

    by Washington Irving

    In 1809, New Yorkers were buzzing about a series of classified ads concerning the whereabouts of Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker. They were unaware that Washington Irving had invented the man entirely and placed the ads himself. Knickerbocker's purported manuscript, A History of New York, was... More

    Language: ENG
    Copyright: 1806
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