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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Articles ; Satirical history, Irving, Washington . . .(et al.), The works of Washington Irving Vol. I : Salmagundi ; Knickerbocker's History of New York, 1868
... The works of Washington Irving Vol. I : Salmagundi ; Knickerbocker's History of New York......Washington Irving...Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and ambassador, whose works were widely admired in Europe. ...Frontispiece illustration - portrait of Washington Irving. Volume I consists of re-issues of two works previously published by Bell & Daldy (which were themselves new editions of previously published works): 'Salmagundi' (published 1868), and 'Knickerbocker's history of New York' (published 1867). ...Irving, Washington . . .(et al.)...Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and ambassador, whose works were widely admired in Europe. ...Salmagundi: articles from a satirical periodical published by Washington Irving, his brother William Irving, and James Kirke Paulding. Twenty issues of the periodical were published at irregular intervals between January 24, 1807 and January 15, 1808. The articles lampoon New York culture and politics. The articles were later brought together in one volume. The work is subtitled 'The Whim-whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. & Others'. Knickerbocker's history: A parody on the early history of New York City, first published in 1809. The work purports to be written by Dietrich Knickerbocker.vi, 269 p, ; xxiv, 280 p. Embossed green cover, titles of works and series titles in gold on spine. Frontispiece illustration - portrait of Washington Irving. Volume I consists of re-issues of two works previously published by Bell & Daldy (which were themselves new editions of previously published works): 'Salmagundi' (published 1868), and 'Knickerbocker's history of New York' (published 1867). Each work has own pagination, preface, explanatory introduction, and table of contents.fictionSalmagundi: articles from a satirical periodical published by Washington Irving, his brother William Irving, and James Kirke Paulding. Twenty issues of the periodical were published at irregular intervals between January 24, 1807 and January 15, 1808. The articles lampoon New York culture and politics. The articles were later brought together in one volume. The work is subtitled 'The Whim-whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. & Others'. Knickerbocker's history: A parody on the early history of New York City, first published in 1809. The work purports to be written by Dietrich Knickerbocker.fiction, english literature, satire, james dodds, original collection, dietrich knickerbocker, washington irving -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Essays ; short stories ; biography, Irving, Washington . . .(et al.), The works of Washington Irving Vol. II : Sketch book ; Life of Goldsmith, 1868 [= date of publication on title page. Volumes issued as part of this series were published between 1868-1877]
... The works of Washington Irving Vol. II : Sketch book ; Life of Goldsmith......Washington Irving...Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and ambassador, whose works were widely admired in Europe. ...Frontispiece illustration - portrait of Washington Irving. Volume II consists of re-issues of two works published by Bell & Daldy (which were themselves new editions of previously published works): 'The sketch book (published 1868), and 'Oliver Goldsmith : a biography' (published 1869). ...Irving, Washington . . .(et al.)...Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and ambassador, whose works were widely admired in Europe. ...The sketch book: 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.' by Washington Irving is a collection of 34 essays, travelogues, and short stories published serially in 1819 and 1820 under the pseudonym/persona Geoffrey Crayon. The sketches reflect Irving's observation of English and American culture and folklore. The pieces were published in a single volume by Bell & Daldy in 1868. Oliver Goldsmith: Explores the life and literary career of Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith. This work was first published in 1849, and re-issued by Bell & Daldy in 1869.vi, 282 p, ; xii, 242 p. Embossed green cover, titles of works and series titles in gold on spine. Frontispiece illustration - portrait of Washington Irving. Volume II consists of re-issues of two works published by Bell & Daldy (which were themselves new editions of previously published works): 'The sketch book (published 1868), and 'Oliver Goldsmith : a biography' (published 1869). Each work has own pagination, preface, explanatory introduction, and table of contents.non-fictionThe sketch book: 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.' by Washington Irving is a collection of 34 essays, travelogues, and short stories published serially in 1819 and 1820 under the pseudonym/persona Geoffrey Crayon. The sketches reflect Irving's observation of English and American culture and folklore. The pieces were published in a single volume by Bell & Daldy in 1868. Oliver Goldsmith: Explores the life and literary career of Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith. This work was first published in 1849, and re-issued by Bell & Daldy in 1869.fiction, essays, short stories, biography, washington irving, english literature, geoffrey crayon, james dodds, original collection -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.1, 1901
... ...Washington Irving...Book George Bell and Sons Washington Irving ...A biography of George Washingtonp.436.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.2, 1901
... ...Washington Irving...Book George Bell and Sons Washington Irving ...A biography of George Washingtonp.471.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.3, 1901
... ...Washington Irving...Book George Bell and Sons Washington Irving ...A biography of George Washingtonp.395.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.4, 1901
... ...Washington Irving...Book George Bell and Sons Washington Irving ...A biography of George WashingtonIndex, p.401.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook - The life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, Henry Froude Hodder and Stoughton, ????
... ...Washington Irving...Book The life and voyages of Christopher Columbus Henry Froude Hodder and Stoughton Washington Irving ...The voyages of Christopher ColumbusIll, p.288.non-fictionThe voyages of Christopher Columbusexplorers - america - biography, america - discovery and exploration -
![Book - Short stories, Irving, Washington (writing as Geoffrey Crayon), Tales of a traveller, [1877?] [First published 1824]](/media/collectors/641920217f0478323d8a47a8/items/6aace9f1e80d33bbd17ad9e2/item-media/6aba07ea4443e7aaa359ce3d/item-fit-380x285.jpg?cb=6)
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Short stories, Irving, Washington (writing as Geoffrey Crayon), Tales of a traveller, [1877?] [First published 1824]
... Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and ambassador, whose works were widely admired in Europe. ...Irving, Washington (writing as Geoffrey Crayon)...Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and ambassador, whose works were widely admired in Europe. ...A collection of short stories and sketches organised into four parts, each with its own narrative framework. The stories are presented as if written by "Geoffrey Crayon", a pseudonym/persona sometimes used by Washington Irving.Several of the stories include supernatural themes.317 p. : preface, table of contents, publisher's 'List of Books' (30 p.), Decorative brown cover and spine, embossed in black. Title and author's name embossed in gold on spine.fictionA collection of short stories and sketches organised into four parts, each with its own narrative framework. The stories are presented as if written by "Geoffrey Crayon", a pseudonym/persona sometimes used by Washington Irving.Several of the stories include supernatural themes.washington iriving, american literature, english literature, supernatural, gothic, short stories, geoffrey crayon -
Kilmore Historical SocietyOliver Goldsmith's Prose and Poetical Works, Unknown
... Poems, comedies, essays, Vicar of Wakefield: With Life by Washington Irving and Illustrations....Poems, comedies, essays, Vicar of Wakefield: With Life by Washington Irving and Illustrations. Prose & poetry Oliver Goldsmith Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. inside front cover, 'No. (173)', handwritten. ...Oliver Goldsmith's Prose and Poetical Works, Life by Washington Irvine. Poems, comedies, essays, Vicar of Wakefield: With Life by Washington Irving and Illustrations.Green cloth-bound hardcover book with embossed decoration to front and back covers, partly gilded. Edges of spine frayed and cracked with evidence of previous repair with glue. Loose binding. Foxing throughout. Some loose pages. Illustrated. 425 pp. Fair condition.inside front cover, 'No. (173)', handwritten. Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. On flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp.prose & poetry, oliver goldsmith, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, Henry Smith Williams, The Historians History of the World Vol 8 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... Theodor Nöldeke who was the primary source for the history of the Persians and Sassanids. Washington Irving, with his his biographical works on Mohamed and the successors provide some of the more narrative and literary flow in the volume. ...Theodor Nöldeke who was the primary source for the history of the Persians and Sassanids. Washington Irving, with his his biographical works on Mohamed and the successors provide some of the more narrative and literary flow in the volume. ...The 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World is a monumental work of Edwardian scholarship, representing a specific era of "universal history" where the goal was to synthesise all human knowledge into a single narrative. Volume 8 shifts the lens eastward to document the civilisations that challenged Rome and Byzantium, eventually giving way to the Islamic Golden Age.Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionThe 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World is a monumental work of Edwardian scholarship, representing a specific era of "universal history" where the goal was to synthesise all human knowledge into a single narrative. Volume 8 shifts the lens eastward to document the civilisations that challenged Rome and Byzantium, eventually giving way to the Islamic Golden Age.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, book, the historians history of the world vol 8 set 1, reference book
