English Writers on America 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.
English Writers on America (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey
Crayon, Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore,
travelogues, and essays. The author's musings on the literary animosity
he observes "daily growing up between England and America."
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