Publisher's Synopsis
Selected Essays from The Sketch Book by Washington Irving (1901) is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author and historian Washington Irving. The book includes some of his most famous essays such as ""Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"", as well as lesser-known pieces that showcase Irving's wit, humor, and keen observations of everyday life. The essays cover a range of topics including history, travel, literature, and society, and are written in Irving's signature style that combines storytelling with historical accuracy. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history, and provides a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most beloved writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
