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THE SKETCH BOOK LEGENDS OF THE CONQUEST OF SPAIN A LIFE OF WASHINGTON IRVING Vol. 1 By: Richard Henry Stoddard Copyright: Not listed in book; circa 1940 for this edition NEWSTEAD ABBEY ABBOTSFORD Published By: The Co-Operative Publication Society This Hard Cover book (561 pages) is in Very Good condition inside and out. Pages very lightly age-toned. No other marks to interior. Cover has light rubbing to corners and spine ends. Unfortunately the back cover has some fairly deep scratches. This aesthetic flaw holding the price down. Please note that this is listed as Volume 1. Extremely collectible in good vintage condition! About Author: Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle, he was also a prolific essayist, biographer and historian. He spoke fluent Spanish, which served him well in his writings on that country, and he could read several other languages, including German and Dutch. His first book was A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, by Diedrich Knickerbocker (1809). He travelled on the Western frontier in the 1830s and recorded his glimpses of Western tribes in A Tour on the Prairies (1835). He spoke against the mishandling of relations with the Native American tribes by Europeans and Americans. He popularized the nickname Gotham for New York City, and is credited with inventing the expression the Almighty dollar. Fantastic Vintage gift for the historic book collector in your life!!!!! Your satisfaction is important to me. Any and all questions answered, and happy to send more pics / info etc. Please look at my feedback and buy with confidence. Please see my other auctions for more great collectible books! Happy to discount shipping for multiple wins!