Angler E-book
Author: Washington Irving
Genre: Literature
Irving, Washington (1783-1859) - An American historian, biographer, and
essayist who also served as ambassador to Spain (1842-46). He was the
first American author to achieve international literary renown.
The Angler (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.,"
Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues, and
essays. A sketch of the character of an old angler the writer meets on the
banks of the Alun. Irving pays homage to Izaak Walton's "Compleat Angler."
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