Philip of Pokanoket 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.
Philip of Pokanoket (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon,
Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues,
and essays. The tale of an Indian warrior who once terrorized New England.
It illustrates Irving's sympathy for the plight of the American Indian.
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