Country Church 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.
The Country Church (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon,
Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues,
and essays. The author observes and examines the characters of the members
of an English country church's congregation.
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