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He returned to America again in 1846, and from this time lived pleasantly at Sunnyside until his death, November 28, 1859. He began at once upon his Life of Washington, but could not confine his attention to it. He busied himself in 1848 with a revised edition Of his works; in 1849 he wrote his well-known Life Of Goldsmith; in 1850, his Mahomet and his Succes sors. In 1855 he collected a number of minor essays under the title Wolfert's Roost. Finally, in 1855, appeared the first vol ume Of the Life of Washington. The second and third fol lowed at short intervals, and the fourth in 1857. The fifth and last volume was produced with difficulty. Irving was in bad health and in a somewhat depressed state of mind. The last vol ume was published, and the work finished in May, 1859 - Only six months before his death.
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- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1330966414
- ISBN 13 9781330966419
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages156
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This publication wonderfully evokes the Dutch-colonial era in New York. It presents several stories that offer a humorous and romanticized perspective on the period and its inhabitants. Particularly noteworthy are the portrayal of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, and the legend of Rip Van Winkle, a man who slept for twenty years and awoke to find himself in a drastically transformed world. The tales brim with historical insights and explore themes such as cultural identity, tradition, and the clash between old and new. Overall, this book provides a captivating glimpse into a significant chapter of American history while showcasing the author's remarkable storytelling prowess. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330966419_0
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