"Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies" by Washington Irving is a compilation that explores the history and culture of the Hudson River Valley through essays and short stories. Narrated by Geoffrey Crayon, the book centers on the stories connected with the charming mansion of Wolfert's Roost, blending personal reflections with historical sketches of Dutch-American life. The narrator sets the stage by remembering his friendship with Diedrich Knickerbocker and reminiscing about his youthful days in the serene landscape. Filled with vivid descriptions and nostalgic tones, the stories recall the legacy of Wolfert Acker, the Roost's first owner. The narrative celebrates folklore and the charm of rural life. Themes of escaping from the modern world appear through tales of adventures, witchcraft memories, and lasting traditions of a past time.
Wolfert's Roost, and Miscellanies
By Washington Irving
Travel back in time through a collection of stories that blend Dutch-American history with local folklore and personal memories from a bygone era.
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About the AuthorWashington Irving was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the 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. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as the Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors. Irving served as American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.
Washington Irving was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the 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. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as the Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors. Irving served as American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.
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