Washington Irving (5 books)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

by Washington Irving

Old Christmas

by Washington Irving

A collection of essays about Christmas.

Astoria

by Washington Irving

Astoria by Washington Irving examines the history of the Rocky Mountain Fur trade with a look at John Jacob Astor's American Fur Trade company.

Knickerbocker's History of New York

by Washington Irving

Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed...

L’Art de faire des livres

by Washington Irving

Extrait du Livre d’esquisses (The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, 1819-1820)