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Astoria is a novel published in 1836 by Washington Irving, at the behest of John Jacob Astor, about the American West. William R Lighton an editor of Lewis and Clarks journals refers to Pierre Dorion son of the celebrated "Old Dorion" who appears in Irvings book, Pierre having contributed to Lewis and Clarks expedition.

With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook."The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first published in 1820. Along with Irvings companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity.

Old Christmas is a tale of the quaint and old English traditions of celebrating Christmas. Irving travels to the English countryside and meets an old schoolmate, who invites him home to spend Christm

Washington Irvings Knickerbockers History of New York is a satirical yet insightful account of the Dutch colonization of New York in the 17th century. Written in a mock-historical style, the book offers a humorous look at the early days of New York City, blending fact with fiction in a way that entertains and educates the reader. Irvings witty and charming narrative provides a unique perspective on the cultural and social landscape of the time, offering a glimpse into both the past and the authors creative imagination. Washington Irving, known for his contributions to American literature and his role in the development of the short story genre, drew inspiration for Knickerbockers History of New York from his love of history and folklore. His playful approach to storytelling showcases his talent for blending historical fact with literary fiction, resulting in a work that is as informative as it is entertaining. I highly recommend Knickerbockers History of New York to readers interested in American history, satire, and classic literature. Irvings unique storytelling style and clever wit make this book a must-read for anyone looking to discover a new perspective on the early days of New York City.

Knickerbockers History Of New York was published in 1809. Nearly forty years later Washington Irving, the real author, says it was his purpose in the history to embody the traditions of New York in an amusing form, to illustrate its local humors, customs and peculiarities in a whimsical narrative, which should help to bind the heart of the native inhabitant to his home. He adds: "In this I have reason to believe I have in some measure succeeded. Before the appearance of my work the popular traditions of our city were unrecorded; the peculiar and racy customs and usages derived from our Dutch Progenitors were unnoticed, or regarded with indifference, or adverted to with a sneer. Now they form a convivial currency, and are brought forward on all occasions; they link our whole community together in good humor and good fellowship; they are the rallying-points of home feeling, the seasoning of our civic festivities, the staple of local tales and local pleasantries; and are so harped upon by our writers of popular fiction that I find myself almost crowded off the legendary ground which I was the first to explore by the host who have followed in my footsteps.

With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook."The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first published in 1820. Along with Irvings companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity.

Tales of the Alhambra by an American writer of the Romantic period, Washington Irving is a collection of novellas, essays and travel notes that are dedicated to Alhambra, a famous Moorish palace in Granada.Soon after finishing a biography of Columbus (1828), Irving moved from Madrid, where he had been living, to the south of the peninsula Granada. He was preparing a book called A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada about the years 14781492, and was researching the topic. He asked the then-governor of the historic Alhambra Palace as well as the archbishop of Granada for access to the palace, which was granted because of Irvings celebrity status. He explored this place with the help of a 35-year-old guide named Mateo Ximenes, and was strongly impressed. He had been staying in the most half-ruined building for three months, collecting local legends and impressions that made the basis for the book called Tales of the Alhambra.

Considerado el patriarca de la literatura americana y el mejor escritor de habla inglesa de su tiempo, Washington Irving (1783-1859) gozó del privilegio de vivir en la Alambra mientras escribía este libro. En una tertulia que al atardecer reunia en la plaza de los Aljibes, recogio un torrente de recuerdos, historias y leyendas que le iban a servir de base a sus relatos, a la par documentados en la Biblioteca universitaria granadina. Tal vez conto alli mismo estos Cuentos a una niña que con el tiempo llegaria a ser Emperatriz de Francia; pero, ciertamente, con ellos se ha convertido en el guia mas famoso y universal de la Alambra. Porque nadie le ha superado en estos relatos que de todos sus rincones pinta y que sirven de marco vivo a un genero nuevo de novela fantastica y literaria. Antonio Gallego Morell, catedratico de Literatura Española de la Universidad de Granada, ha sido durante muchos años presidente del Patronato de Alhambra y es uno de los mejores conocedores de su tradicion literaria.

"Washington Irving va produir una obra extensa i minuciosa que, encara avui, és capaç de provocar un grau de satisfacció considerable al lector, sobretot perquè va saber crear uns personatges inoblid

Edición bilingüe inglés-español para facilitar al lector la comparación léxica y gramatical de ambos idiomas. Cuentos de la Alhambra es una novela de Washington Irving escrita en 1829 que se publicó

Im Jahre 1799 wird der New Yorker Polizist Ichabod Crane in das Stadtchen Sleepy Hollow entsandt, wo innerhalb kurzester Zeit drei kopflose Leichen aufgefunden wurden. Im Ort munkelt man, dass hinter diesen Morden der Geist eines kopflosen Reiters steckt. Doch Crane, aufgeklart und fortschrittlich, ist sich sicher, dass es eine logische, sprich naturliche Erklarung fur all die absonderlichen Vorkommnisse gibt. Weit gefehlt! Der aufrechte Gesetzeshuter muss sich alsbald die Existenz des mysteriosen Reiters eingestehen.

Astoria is a novel published in 1836 by Washington Irving, at the behest of John Jacob Astor, about the American West. William R Lighton an editor of Lewis and Clarks journals refers to Pierre Dorion son of the celebrated "Old Dorion" who appears in Irvings book, Pierre having contributed to Lewis and Clarks expedition.

Publicado no início do século XIX, A Lenda do Cavaleiro sem Cabeça é uma das primeiras obras da literatura dos Estados Unidos do período que se seguiu à Independência, tornando-se um autêntico docume

For a while, the famous writer Irving Washington was an employee of the American diplomatic mission in Spain. He spent three months in the famous Alhambra Palace. This acquaintance with the historical relic inspired him to write this book.In addition to historical descriptions and essays the book contains many magnificent legends that have become loved by millions of readers. By the way, Irvings work is still called the Alhambra guidebook.