Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, and diplomat best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. He was the first professional American author and also the first to achieve an international reputation.
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1783 - 1859Life of Washington Irving.
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1809Washington Irving's A History of New York is published.
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1819Washington Iriving's The Sketch Book is published.
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1822Washington Irving's Bracebridge Hall is published.
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1824Washington Irving's Tales of the Traveller is published.
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1828Washington Irving's A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus is published.
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1829Washington Irving's A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada is published.
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1831Washington Irving's Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Columbus is published.
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1832Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra is published.
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1835Washington Irving's A Tour on the Prairies is published.
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1836Washington Irving's Astoria is published.
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1837Washington Irving's The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, USA is published.
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1851Washington Irving's Wolfert's Roost and Other Papers is published.
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1855 - 1859Washington Irving's Life of George Washington is published in five volumes.
