"Astoria" tells the story of survival and the difficulties faced by the people who undertook the tremendous Oregon Trail in 1810-1812 encountering harsh environment and hostile native Indians and still carrying on with their journeys. This is the founding story of Astoria and the people who made it possible... Excerpt: "Two leading objects of commercial gain have given birth to wide and daring enterprise in the early history of the Americas; the precious metals of the South, and the rich peltries of the North..." Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American short story writer, essayist,...
"Astoria" tells the story of survival and the difficulties faced by the people who undertook the tremendous Oregon Trail in 1810-1812 encountering har...
Tales of the Alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches and stories about the Moors and Spaniards. Through these stories, sketches and essays it is described the author's journey through Spain in Andalusia, where he gives a general description of the country and people. The collection consists of around 30 Tales about the Alhambra, the city castle of the last Moorish rulers in Al-Andalus. The stories are dealing, for the most part, with after-Moorish period in which the Alhambra has been managed as a possession of the Spanish kings and was left to decay. "Tales of the Alhambra" is...
Tales of the Alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches and stories about the Moors and Spaniards. Through these stories, sketches and essays...
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for hi...
A History of New York ist eine als Geschichtswerk getarnte Satire, die der amerikanische Schriftsteller Washington Irving 1809 unter dem Pseudonym Dietrich Knickerbocker veröffentlichte. In ihr zeichnet Irving ein wenig schmeichelhaftes Bild der Siedler der Kolonie Nieuw Nederland, aus der Irvings Heimatstaat New York hervorging. Die Niederländer werden als bräsige, faule, pfeifenrauchende Schildbürger von geringem Verstand gezeichnet, was Irving seinerzeit den Zorn der niederländischstämmigen New Yorker einbrachte. Liest sich das Werk vordergründig als derbe Burleske, so ist es auf...
A History of New York ist eine als Geschichtswerk getarnte Satire, die der amerikanische Schriftsteller Washington Irving 1809 unter dem Pseudonym Die...
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Contents: - INTRODUCTION SPEECH: NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842 by Charles Dickens - THE SKETCH BOOK OF GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT. - The Voyage - Roscoe - The Wife - Rip van Winkle - English Writers on America - Rural Life in England - The Broken Heart - The Art of Book-making - A Royal Poet - The Country Church...
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for hi...
This carefully crafted book is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Table of Contents: The Voyage Roscoe The Wife Rip van Winkle English Writers on America Rural Life in England The Broken Heart The Art of Book-making A Royal Poet The Country Church The Widow and Her...
This carefully crafted book is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an Ameri...
Washington Irving's 'Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs' is a comprehensive collection of his works that provides readers with a firsthand account of his journeys throughout Europe. Irving's literary style is marked by a blend of factual observation and romantic interpretation, making his travel sketches both informative and engaging. Set in the backdrop of the early 19th century, these sketches offer a vivid portrayal of the landscapes, cultures, and people Irving encounters during his travels. The inclusion of personal reflections and anecdotes adds depth and intimacy to the narratives,...
Washington Irving's 'Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs' is a comprehensive collection of his works that provides readers with a firsthand account o...
