Washington Irving

The Student's Life of Washington

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Produktbeschreibung

Delve into the formative years of the United States with "The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving." This biography, meticulously adapted by Washington Irving, offers young readers and students an accessible entry point into the life of George Washington, a pivotal figure in American history. Explore Washington's journey through the American Revolution and his rise to become the first President of the United States. Irving's narrative brings to life the challenges and triumphs of a leader who shaped the nation's destiny. This edition provides a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of the era and appreciating the enduring legacy of one of America's founding fathers. A classic work of juvenile literature, it remains a compelling introduction to American history and the life of a remarkable general and statesman. A must-read for anyone interested in United States history and biographical accounts of influential figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 670
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 925g
• ISBN-13: 9781023227162
• ISBN-10: 1023227169
• Artikelnr.: 74118948

Autorenporträt

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, and historian of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." arly Works: Irving began his writing career with a series of satirical essays under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle in 1802. "A History of New York": Published in 1809 under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, this book brought him immediate fame for its humorous and somewhat satirical take on New York's early history. European Influence: Irving spent 17 years living in Europe, where he served as a diplomat and continued his writing career. He produced several works based on his experiences and travels, such as "Bracebridge Hall" (1822) and "Tales of a Traveller" (1824). Biographies and Histories: He wrote biographies of figures such as Christopher Columbus and Muhammad and histories such as "The Alhambra" (1832). "The Life of George Washington": His multi-volume biography of George Washington, published from 1855 to 1859, is considered one of his major works. After returning to the United States, he settled in Tarrytown, New York, in a home he named Sunnyside, where he continued to write until his death.