The Works Of Washington Irving. Volume II
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Washington Irving
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bell & Daldy, 1866
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This distinguished nineteenth century volume of Washington Irving’s collected works presents a masterful blend of historical narrative and literary romance, firmly situated within the genre of classic American literature. Irving chronicles legendary tales and national histories with a style that balances wit, imagination, and scholarly authority, offering readers both entertainment and cultural instruction. The text illustrates his enduring fascination with folklore and tradition, while also detailing the shaping of identity through stories that connect the Old World to the New. With its confident prose and timeless subjects, the volume argues for the power of narrative to preserve heritage and illuminate character.
Author: Washington Irving
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bell & Daldy, 1866
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This distinguished nineteenth century volume of Washington Irving’s collected works presents a masterful blend of historical narrative and literary romance, firmly situated within the genre of classic American literature. Irving chronicles legendary tales and national histories with a style that balances wit, imagination, and scholarly authority, offering readers both entertainment and cultural instruction. The text illustrates his enduring fascination with folklore and tradition, while also detailing the shaping of identity through stories that connect the Old World to the New. With its confident prose and timeless subjects, the volume argues for the power of narrative to preserve heritage and illuminate character.