Washington Irving: History, Tales and Sketches: Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.; Salmagundi, or, The Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. & Others; A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty; The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Washington Irving: History, Tales and Sketches: Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.; Salmagundi, or, The Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. & Others; A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty; The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.

CLASSIC: URBANE: SCINTILLATING: WILDLY ENTERTAINING: AS-NEW First Edition hardcover (Orig. 1983) First Printing MARRED Only by the Name of a Prominent Connecticut literary family w/ place & date inscribed at bottom-right of first inside-front title page, EXCELLENT LOA slipcase w/ gilt LOA logo at center & double-ruled gilt borders on front panel, NEW crimson Brillianta linen-over-boards cover w/ sharp NEW edges & corners, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, IMPECCABLE white-on-crimson LOA-patterned card-stock end-papers, NEW sewn binding w/ tight signatures & w/ crimson-white-checked cloth bands at spine-caps & crimson silk page marker, PRISTINE interior handsomely printed in Linotype Galliard on SUPERB unblemished acid-free Olin Nyalite archival paper * 5.00" x 8.12" x 1.36", 0.70 kg, 1126 pp. / With slipcase: 5.36" x 8.50" x 1.50", 0.83 kg * CONTENTS: History, Tales & Sketches: Letters Jonathan Oldstyle, Gentleman (1); Salmagundi, or, The Whim-Whams & Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. & Others (45); A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty (363); The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gentleman (731); Chronology (1093), Note on the Texts (1103), Notes (1109). * ABOUT THE BOOK: Washington Irving's career as a writer began obscurely at age 17, when his brother's newspaper published his series of comic reports on the theater, theater-goers, fashions, balls, courtships, duels, & marriages of his contemporary New York, called "Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent." written in the persona of an elderly gentleman of the old school, these letters captured his fellow townsmen at play in their most incongruous attitudes of simple sophistication. Irving's next work, "Salmagundi", written in collaboration with his brother William & James Kirke Paulding, & published at irregular intervals in 1805–06, continued this roguish style of satire & burlesque. "A History of New York", publicized by an elaborate hoax in the local newspapers concerning the disappearance of the elderly "Diedrich Knickerbocker", turned out to be a wild & hilarious spoof that combined real New York history w/ political satire. Quickly reprinted in England, it was admired by Walter Scott & Charles Dickens (who carried his copy in his pocket). In later years, as Irving revised & re-revised his History, he softened his gibes at Thomas Jefferson, the Dutch, & the Yankees of New England; this Library of America volume presents the work in its original, exuberant, robust, & unexpurgated form, giving modern readers a chance to enjoy the version that brought him immediate international acclaim. "The Sketch Book" contains Irving's 2 best-loved stories, "Rip Van Winkle" & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". It also includes many sketches of English country & city life, as well as nostalgic portraits of vanishing traditions, like the old celebrations of Christmas. A writer of great urbanity & poise, acutely sensitive to the nostalgia of a passing age, Washington Irving was a central figure in America’s emergence on the international scene. * THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an award-winning, nonprofit program dedicated to publishing America's best & most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as "the most important book-publishing project in the nation's history" (Newsweek), this acclaimed series is restoring America's literary heritage in "the finest-looking, longest-lasting edition ever made" (New Republic). * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal additional fee & via efficient USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL to all international shipments at our posted rates.…