Author's Account of Himself 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 Author's Account of Himself (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of
Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories,
folklore, travelogues, and essays. The author introduces himself and
explains his passion for travelling and observing strange characters.
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