Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Biography
Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as Alhambra, Christopher Columbus and the Moors. Irving served as American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
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Daniel Webster letter
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Washington Irving letter
Letter from Washington Irving in Greenburgh, New York to J. Benson Boyd in Cincinnati, Ohio in which he complies with the request for his autograph. Autograph dated, 1849 on slip of paper accompanying letter.
Washington Irving letter
Two-page letter from Washington Irving in Sunnyside, Tarrytown, NY to George Ticknor with his response to a request for Prescott letters and about his illness.
Washington Irving letter
Two-page letter from Washington Irving in Sunnyside, Tarrytown, NY to George Ticknor about the fate of his correspondence with Prescott.
Washington Irving letter
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Washington Irving letter
In English.
Washington Irving letter
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Washington Irving letter
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Washington Irving letter
In English.
Washington Irving letter
In English.
Washington Irving letter
In English.