Works : Complete In 27 Volumes. Wolfert's Roost And Other Papers; Volume 17
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This is Volume 17 of the complete works of Washington Irving, containing "Wolfert's Roost and Other Papers." Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781279487273
- ISBN-10: 1279487275
- Publisher: Nabu Press
- Publish Date: April 2012
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.95 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.44 pounds
- Page Count: 472
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