Christmas E-book
Author: Washington Irving
Genre: Literature, Poetry
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.
Christmas (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.,"
Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues, and
essays. One of five tales in which the author relates some anecdotes of a
Christmas passed in the country in the "genuine holyday spirit."
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