Washington Irving: The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs Collection
Autobiographical Writings, Travel Reports, Essays and NotesBy Washington Irving
Length44h 4m
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In "Washington Irving: The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs Collection," readers are invited into the captivating world of Irving's wanderlust through a meticulously curated anthology of his travel writings. This comprehensive volume showcases his deft storytelling and lyrical prose, which are characterized by a whimsical yet profound examination of culture and humanity. His vivid descriptions and keen observations offer not merely a travelogue, but a rich contextual understanding of historical connections and social commentaries, making it a significant literary artifact of the early 19th century. Washington Irving, often hailed as the father of American literature, was deeply influenced by his own travels throughout Europe and the early American landscapes. His background as a diplomat and keen observer of society manifests in his writings, where he seamlessly blends personal experience with broader cultural insights. With an emphasis on exploration and understanding, Irving's works reflect his fascination with both the New World and Old World, and his pioneering spirit fueled a cultural dialogue that resonates to this day. This collection is a must-read for those who appreciate travel literature, as well as for scholars seeking to understand the evolution of American identity in a global context. Irving's ability to bridge the gap between curiosity and critique offers timeless reflections, making this anthology not only an engaging read but also a crucial resource for anyone intrigued by the interplay of travel, culture, and the human experience.
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Publish dateDec 17, 2023
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Table of contents
1Introduction
69CHAPTER IX.
2INTRODUCTION
70CHAPTER X.
3SPEECH: NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842 by Charles Dickens
71CHAPTER XI.
4PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION.
72CHAPTER XII.
5THE JOURNEY.
73CHAPTER XIII.
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6PALACE OF THE ALHAMBRA.
74CHAPTER XIV.
7NOTE ON MORISCO ARCHITECTURE
75CHAPTER XV.
8IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS. THE AUTHOR SUCCEEDS TO THE THRONE OF BOABDIL.
76CHAPTER XVI.
9INHABITANTS OF THE ALHAMBRA.
77CHAPTER XVII.
10THE HALL OF AMBASSADORS.
78CHAPTER XVIII.
11THE JESUITS’ LIBRARY.
79CHAPTER XIX.
12ALHAMAR. THE FOUNDER OF THE ALHAMBRA.
80CHAPTER XX.
13YUSEF ABUL HAGIG. THE FINISHER OF THE ALHAMBRA.
81CHAPTER XXI.
14THE MYSTERIOUS CHAMBERS.
82CHAPTER XXII.
15PANORAMA FROM THE TOWER OF COMARES.
83CHAPTER XXIII.
16THE TRUANT.
84CHAPTER XXIV.
17THE BALCONY.
85CHAPTER XXV.
18LEGEND OF THE ARABIAN ASTROLOGER.
86CHAPTER XXVI.
19NOTE TO “THE ARABIAN ASTROLOGER”
87CHAPTER XXVII.
20THE COURT OF LIONS.
88CHAPTER XXVIII.
21THE ABENCERRAGES.
89CHAPTER XXIX.
22MEMENTOS OF BOABDIL.
90CHAPTER XXX.
23PUBLIC FETES OF GRANADA.
91CHAPTER XXXI.
24LOCAL TRADITIONS.
92CHAPTER XXXII.
25THE HOUSE OF THE WEATHERCOCK.
93CHAPTER XXXIII.
26VISITORS TO THE ALHAMBRA.
94CHAPTER XXXIV.
27RELICS AND GENEALOGIES.
95CHAPTER XXXV.
28THE GENERALIFE.
96FLETCHER’S WIFE FOR A MONTH.
29LEGEND OF PRINCE AHMED AL KAMEL, OR, THE PILGRIM OF LOVE.
97A HUNTING DINNER.
30A RAMBLE AMONG THE HILLS.
98THE ADVENTURE OF MY UNCLE.
31LEGEND OF THE MOOR’S LEGACY.
99THE ADVENTURE OF MY AUNT.
32THE TOWER OF LAS INFANTAS.
100THE BOLD DRAGOON
33LEGEND OF THE THREE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESSES.
101THE ADVENTURE OF THE GERMAN STUDENT
34LEGEND OF THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA.
102THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PICTURE.
35THE VETERAN.
103THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.
36THE GOVERNOR AND THE NOTARY.
104THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ITALIAN.
37GOVERNOR MANCO AND THE SOLDIER.
105LINES FROM AN INN WINDOW.
38A FETE IN THE ALHAMBRA.
106LITERARY LIFE.
39LEGEND OF THE TWO DISCREET STATUES.
107A LITERARY DINNER.
40THE CRUSADE OF THE GRAND MASTER OF ALCANTARA.
108THE CLUB OF QUEER FELLOWS.
41SPANISH ROMANCE.
109THE POOR DEVIL AUTHOR.
42LEGEND OF DON MUNIO SANCHO DE HINOJOSA.
110BUCKTHORNE, OR THE YOUNG MAN OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
43POETS AND POETRY OF MOSLEM ANDALUS.
111THE BOOBY SQUIRE.
44AN EXPEDITION IN QUEST OF A DIPLOMA.
112THE STROLLING MANAGER.
45THE LEGEND OF THE ENCHANTED SOLDIER.
113THE INN AT TERRACINA.
46NOTES TO “THE ENCHANTED SOLDIER”.
114THE ADVENTURE OF THE LITTLE ANTIQUARY.
47THE AUTHOR’S FAREWELL TO GRANADA.
115THE ADVENTURE OF THE POPKINS FAMILY.
48ABBOTSFORD
116THE PAINTER’S ADVENTURE.
49NEWSTEAD ABBEY
117THE STORY OF THE BANDIT CHIEFTAIN.
50ARRIVAL AT THE ABBEY
118THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ROBBER.
51ABBEY GARDEN
119HELL GATE.
52PLOUGH MONDAY
120KIDD THE PIRATE.
53OLD SERVANTS
121THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER.
54SUPERSTITIONS OF THE ABBEY
122WOLFERT WEBBER; OR, GOLDEN DREAMS.
55ANNESLEY HALL
123THE ADVENTURE OF SAM, THE BLACK FISHERMAN.
56THE LAKE
124LETTERS
57ROBIN HOOD AND SHERWOOD FOREST
125CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN WASHINGTON IRVING AND EDGAR ALLAN POE
58ROOK CELL
126BIOGRAPHY
59LITTLE WHITE LADY
127I. PRELIMINARY
60INTRODUCTION.
128II. BOYHOOD
61CHAPTER I.
129III. MANHOOD — FIRST VISIT TO EUROPE
62CHAPTER II.
130IV. SOCIETY AND “SALMAGUNDI”
63CHAPTER III.
131V. THE KNICKERBOCKER PERIOD
64CHAPTER IV.
132VI. LIFE IN EUROPE — LITERARY ACTIVITY
65CHAPTER V.
133VII. IN SPAIN
66CHAPTER VI.
134VIII. RETURN TO AMERICA — SUNNYSIDE — THE MISSION TO MADRID
67CHAPTER VII.
135IX. THE CHARACTERISTIC WORKS
68CHAPTER VIII.
136X. LAST YEARS — THE CHARACTER OF HIS LITERATURE
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The Spanish Account: Tales of the Alhambra & Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada (Annotated)Washington Irving31h 41m$2 · $0.00
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A History of New York (Annotated)Washington Irving15h 5m$2 · $0.00
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A History of New York: From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch DynastyWashington Irving14h 40m$1 · $0.00
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