Of these the tales the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle have been called the first. Washington irving wrote several realistic sketches the sketch book, 181920. The christmas dinner from the sketch book by irving, washington and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Tales of the alhambra import by irving, washington and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The sketch book vaulted irving to instant literary fame, in his sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, westminster ed, number 27125, ripvanwinkle.
The sketch book of geoffrey crayon is the compilation of 34 short stories and essays by washington irving. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent by irving, washington. The sketch book by irving washington, first edition abebooks passion for books. Washington irving a sketch by george curtis limited to 344. See all books authored by washington irving, including the legend of sleepy hollow, and rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow, and more on. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. The sketch book by washington irving first edition from. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon by washington irving. The sketch book short stories by irving britannica.
It includes some of his most famous stories, such as the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle, and was one of the first. He made his literary debut in 1802 with a series of. The sketch book by irving washington, first edition abebooks. I have the sketch book arlington edition by irving, it appears to be dated 1819.
The sketch book could easily be damned with faint praise by describing it as of its time. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Washington irving and his nephew john treat irving accompanied indian commissioner henry l. Most of the book s 30odd pieces concern irving s impressions of england, but six chapters deal with american subjects. New listingthe sketch book revised edition 1848 washington irving old. This is an excellent addition to your christmas book collection. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent by washington irving. The last part and last published of irving s bestknown work, contemporary red leather over marbled boards, giltruled spine with 4 raised hubs, t. Washington irving 17831859 was an american essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat. My grandmother also left me an old book that i believe is a first edition. He wrote biographies of washington, goldsmith, columbus, and others, histories of the moors in. The sketch book washington irving 1901 vintage book, 1901 washington irving s the sketch book hardcover. Washington irving s career as a writer began obscurely at age seventeen, when his brothers newspaper published his series of comic reports on the theater, theatergoers, fashions, balls, courtships, duels, and marriages of his contemporary new york, called letters of jonathan oldstyle, gent. Most of the books 30odd pieces concern irvings impressions of england, but six chapters deal with american subjects.
Before washington irving published the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Washington irving was an american short story writer, essayist, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. The sketch book by washington irving with illustrations by edmund j. Washington irving, born april 3, 1783, new york, new york, u. The sketchbook by irving washington, first edition abebooks. The sketchbook by irving, washington and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Philip mcfarland washington irving s sketch book 1st edition. The sketch book by washington irving 1921 hardback etsy. Abbotsford and newstead abbey gutenberg text irving, washington. The alhambra, 1832 in which he carefully recorded appearances and actions. Washington irving april 3, 1783 november 28, 1859 was an american shortstory writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century.
At its best, other to the extent that 21st century readers know washington irvings sketch book at all, it is most likely because it included the initial publication of two american. He is best known for his short stories rip van winkle 1819 and the legend of sleepy hollow 1820, both of which appear in his collection the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Washington irving books list of books by author washington. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Volume i the sketch book, legends of the conquest of spain, a life of washington irving by richard henry stoddard by washington irving, richard. At its best, other to the extent that 21st century readers know washington irving s sketch book.
A reprint edition of washington irvings famous collection of stories and essays, originally titled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. These are printed on linen paper, in royal octavo size, with proofs on japan paper of the full page illustrations, and decorative borders in gold and colors. This library of america volume brings together the first four works of washington irving, americas first internationally recognized man of letters. It was published serially throughout 1819 and 1820. Sketch book, the cedric chivers, binder, washington. The sketch book by washington irving w illustrations of the author and his environment and reproductions of drawings for early editions of the book.
Irving washington, first edition abebooks passion for books. Be the first to ask a question about essays from the sketch book lists with this book. Includes his famous legend of sleepy hollow, rip van winkle. I have the sketch book arlington edition by irving, it. Written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy hollow was first. Tales of the alhambra 1832 is a collection of essays, verbal sketches and stories by american author washington irving 17831859 inspired by, and partly written during, his 1828 visit to the palacefortress complex known as the alhambra in granada, andalusia, spain. The sketch book by washington irving is one of those little gems you occasionally stumble on by accident. The favourite and last of 11 children of an austere presbyterian father and a genial anglican mother, young, frail irving. Washington irving 1783 1859 the brilliant american author, biographer, historian and diplomat was best known for his short stories. May 11, 2008 irving s sketch concludes with a dark prophecy. The sketch book, in full the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Antique, rare edition of the book, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.
The book includes the original illustrations and is full of washington irvings insightful and humorous descriptions of a traditional english christmas. From the sketch book of washington irving kindle edition published january 8th 2015 by start classics kindle edition, 104 pages. The legacy of washington irving the new york times. The sketch book by washington irving van tassel edition 1894. Irving also wrote stories in which the details were taken not from ostensible reality but from within a characters mind. Washington irving the sketch book, franklin edition first. The sketch book a history of new york salmagundi letters of jonathan oldstyle, gent. The layout of this edition is visually appealing, as well. Written in the persona of an elderly gentleman of the old school, these letters captured his fellow. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon by washington irving. Refine your search for washington irving sketchbook. First british edition of the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. It says washington irving on the front and on the spine says irving. The collection includes two of irving s bestknown stories, attributed to the fictional dutch historian diedrich.
Signature of sellers grandmother tear on front binding page. But having recently read the whole thing, i will go even further. Irving or his geoffrey crayon persona is a lighthearted story teller. Author irving, washington book condition used very good quantity available 1 edition 1st binding hardcover publisher john miller, london 1820 place of publication london date published 1820 keywords. Advertisement of the first english edition, the following disultory papers are part of a series wri. Washington irving, philip mcfarland washington irvings. Washington irving april 3, 1783 november 28, 1859 was an american author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. The collection includes two of irving s bestknown stories, attributed to the fictional dutch historian diedrich knickerbocker. Ellsworth and his party on a tour of the southern great plains in the fall of 1832. The sketchbook hardcover january 1, 1819 by washington irving author see all 106 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The first american edition of the sketch book initially comprised twenty. In the sketch book 182021, irving explores the uneasy relationship of an american writer to english literary traditions.
Washington irving irving, washington, 17831859 the. He is best known for the short stories the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle. This is an odd selection of travel essays, short stories and ghost tales. Washington irving the sketch book, franklin edition first american edition 1820. Apr 03, 1983 before washington irving published the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. This is a hardback book titled the sketch book by washington irving 1921. Washington irving books biography and list of works. Two volumes including a rare copy of volume 1 from the earliest stock. This edition binds together the sketchbook of geoffrey c. Tales of the alhambra 1832 is a collection of essays, verbal sketches and stories by american author washington irving 17831859 inspired by, and partly written during, his 1828 visit to. Washington irving and his nephew john treat irving accompanied. Washington irving irving, washington, 17831859 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article irving, washington, 17831859.
We are driven back, said an old warrior, until we can retreat no fartherour hatchets are broken, our bows are snapped, our fires are nearly extinguished. Volume i the sketch book, legends of the conquest of spain, a life of washington irving by richard henry stoddard by washington irving, richard stoddard. While most will be familiar with the two short stories cited above what really captivated me about this collection was irvings short essays. He was best known for his short stories the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle, both of which appear in his book the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The first book edition of a milestone of american literature.
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