Christmas Eve E-book Author: Washington Irving Genre: Literature
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 Eve (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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