The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving
For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools
Buchbeschreibung
Learn about the life of Washington Irving, one of the most celebrated American writers of the early 19th century, in this fascinating biography designed for young students. From his humble beginnings in Manhattan to his literary debut under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle, Irving's legacy endures to this day thanks to his famous short stories 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. But Irving's talents extended beyond fiction; he was also a renowned historian and diplomat who served as the American ambassador to Spain.
