Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey - Softcover

Irving, Washington

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1512220035 ISBN 13: 9781512220032

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Washington Irving (best known for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) was one of the first American writers to gain notoriety throughout Europe. In this story, Irving describes his experiences visiting Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey in the United Kingdom. He even talks with Lord Byron and Sir Walter Scott.

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About the Author

Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith and Muhammad, and several histories of 15th-century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra. Irving served as the U.S. ambassador to Spain from 1842 to 1846.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1512220035
• ISBN 13: 9781512220032
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230
• Editor: Lee Russell