Washington Irving and the House of Murray;: Geoffrey Crayon charms the British, 1817-1856

by Washington Irving

Washington Irving and the House of Geoffrey Crayon Charms the British, 1817-1856 Ben Harris McClary (editor) Washington Irving and the House of Geoffrey Crayon Charms the British, 1817-1856 University of Tennessee FIRST First Edition, Later Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by the University of Tennessee Press, 1969. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with previous owner pencil notes throughout. Dust jacket is very good with light edgewear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.Seller 366652 Biography & Letters We Buy Books! Collections - Libraries - Estates - Individual Titles. Message us if you have books to sell!

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

People remember American writer Washington Irving for the stories " Rip Van Winkle " and " The Legend of Sleepy Hollow ," contained in The Sketch Book (1820).

This author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century wrote newspaper articles under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle to begin his literary career at the age of nineteen years.

In 1809, he published The History of New York under his most popular public persona, Diedrich Knickerbocker.

Historical works of Irving include a five volume biography of George Washington (after whom he was named) as well as biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and several histories, dealing with subjects, such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra, of 15th-century Spain. John Tyler, president, appointed Irving to serve as the first Spanish speaking United States minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846.