Bücher von Washington Irving

Tales of the Alhambra is a fascinating collection of stories and legends, woven together by the American author Washington Irving, during his time in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.The book is filled with tales of love, bravery, betrayal, and magic, set in the beautiful and mysterious world of medieval Spain. It transports the reader to a time and place where sultans and princes, warriors and poets, ghosts and genies, all mingle in a rich tapestry of culture and history.Through Irving's vivid descriptions of the Alhambra's architecture, gardens, and landscapes, readers will feel as if they are strolling through the very halls and courtyards that inspired these timeless tales.Whether you're a history buff, a lover of fairy tales, or simply looking for a captivating read, Tales of the Alhambra will captivate and enchant you. So come along on this magical journey and lose yourself in the timeless stories and unforgettable characters of the Alhambra.

Filled with odd adventures, stories of pirates, artists and the devil, Tales of a Traveller celebrates horror, legend, and the eccentric protagonists of such tales. Written by the trailblazing author, Washington Irving, but originally published under a pseudonym, Tales of a Traveller is a collection of short fiction, including the critically acclaimed short story The Devil and Tom Walker.

Told from the perspective of a cantankerous man named Deidrick Knickerbocker, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York depicts a satirical history spanning from the world¿s creation to the end of the Dutch dynasty. Beginning with the start of time itself, Knickerbocker reveals historical anecdotes, both real and imagined featuring social commentary, fresh perspectives on the past, and conversations with powerful historical figures. With humor and intrigue, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York tells the tale of the discovery of New York, and explores the first Dutch settlements. While examining those origins, Knickerbocker muses about the ethics of colonization and the immoral treatment of Native Americans, with biting and brutal honesty. Still under the Dutch ¿rule¿, 1600 New York acted as one of the breeding grounds for many American Christmas traditions, some of which are still alive today. Under a comical microscope, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York explores the effect the early Dutch settlements have on American culture, particularly in New York. Originally published in 1809, Washington Irving¿s A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York earned acclaim for its innovative genre as one of the first American comedic works. With the mix of specific, inside jokes and universal humor, Irving¿s satire invites laughter from both his original audience and contemporary readers. With prose and wit that has remained fresh and hilarious even two-hundred and eleven years later, Washington Irving¿s A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York contains a narrative that has earned centuries of influence. While playfully mocking both classic literature and historians, Irving was bold enough to even include a list of people, professions and properties that he intended to make fun of. Though Irving mixes fact with fiction, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York provides useful insight on the history of Dutch Americans, as well as contributing thoughtful social commentary that finds itself still applicable to modern society. Now featuring a stunning new cover design and a modern font, this edition of Washington Irving¿s A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York is both accessible and entertaining.

The Conquest of Granda is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

" Assister à de nouvelles scènes, observer des caractères et des m¿urs inconnus, eut toujours beaucoup d¿attrait pour moi. Je n¿étais encore qüun enfant que déjà je commençais à voyager, à faire de nombreuses excursions. J¿allais à la découverte des parties non visitées, des régions ignorées de ma ville natale, le tout à la fréquente alarme de mes parents et au profit du crieur public. En grandissant j¿étendis le cercle de mes observations. Mes après-midi de congé se passaient à vaguer autour des pays environnants. Je m¿en rendis familiers tous les endroits historiquement oufabuleusement célèbres. Je connaissais tous les lieux où s¿était commis un vol, un assassinat, où s¿était fait voir un fantôme. J¿explorai les villages voisins, et ajoutai beaucoup à la somme de mes connaissances en notant leurs m¿urs et leurs coutumes, en conversant avec leurs sages et leurs grands hommes. Une fois je poussai même, c¿était un long jour d¿été, jusqüà la pointe de la colline la plus éloignée, d¿où je laissai mes regards s¿étendre sur bien des milles de terre inconnue, et fus profondément étonné de voir quel vaste globe j¿habitais."

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, a collection of 34 essays and short stories by American author Washington Irving, contains the gothic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." penned while Irving was a foreign resident of Birmingham, England. The first edition of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' appeared in 1819. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," along with Irving's companion work "Rip Van Winkle," is one of the earliest works of American literature that has maintained enduring popularity, particularly around Halloween because of a figure known as the Headless Horseman who is thought to be a Hessian soldier who was severed by a cannonball during battle. Walt Disney created a second film adaption in 1949 as one of two episodes in the package movie The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. The story takes place in 1790 in a remote valley known as Sleepy Hollow, in the countryside near the Dutch hamlet of Tarry Town (actual Tarrytown, New York). Sleepy Hollow is well known for its ghosts and the eerie ambiance that captures both its residents and visitors' imaginations. While on a trip to Europe, Irving created The Sketch Book, and elements of the story can also be attributed to that continent.

Life of George Washington - Volume 01, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada - Vol. 4 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1872.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II), has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.