Download or read book Washington Irving Knickerbocker s History of New York Annotated Edition written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. As part of the ruse, Irving placed a notice--allegedly from the hotel's proprietor--informing readers that if Mr. Knickerbocker failed to return to the hotel to pay his bill, he would publish a manuscript Knickerbocker had left behind.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-27 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker's History of New York In 1809, New Yorkers were humming about a group of categorized advertisements regarding the whereabouts of Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker. These were unaware that Washington Irving acquired invented the person completely and positioned the advertisements himself. Knickerbocker's purported manuscript, A History of New York, was Irving's own. Told from Knickerbocker's viewpoint, A History of New York is a chronicle of New York's fifty years under Dutch guideline in the 1600s that has fast and loose with the reality, to uproarious impact. A History of New York propelled Irving to the levels of literary stardom.
Download or read book A History of New York written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of New York written by Washington Irving and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1809, New Yorkers were buzzing about a series of classified ads concerning the whereabouts of Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker. They were unaware that Washington Irving had invented the man entirely and placed the ads himself. Knickerbocker's purported manuscript, A History of New York, was Irving's own. Told from Knickerbocker's point of view, A History of New York is a chronicle of New York's fifty years under Dutch rule in the 1600s that plays fast and loose with the facts, to uproarious effect. The book propelled Irving to the heights of literary stardom. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Annotated written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-26 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. As part of the ruse, Irving placed a notice-allegedly from the hotel's proprietor-informing readers that if Mr. Knickerbocker failed to return to the hotel to pay his bill, he would publish a manuscript Knickerbocker had left behind.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Large Print written by Washington Irving and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. As part of the ruse, Irving placed a notice--allegedly from the hotel's proprietor--informing readers that if Mr. Knickerbocker failed to return to the hotel to pay his bill, he would publish a manuscript Knickerbocker had left behind.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York written by Washington Irving and published by 谷月社. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK is the book, published in December, 1809, with which Washington Irving, at the age of twenty-six, first won wide credit and influence. Walter Scott wrote to an American friend, who sent him the second edition—— "I beg you to accept my best thanks for the uncommon degree of entertainment which I have received from the most excellently jocose History of New York. I am sensible that, as a stranger to American parties and politics, I must lose much of the concealed satire of the piece, but I must own that, looking at the simple and obvious meaning only, I have never read anything so closely resembling the style of Dean Swift as the annals of Diedrich Knickerbocker. I have been employed these few evenings in reading them aloud to Mrs. S. and two ladies who are our guests, and our sides have been absolutely sore with laughing. I think, too, there are passages which indicate that the author possesses powers of a different kind, and has some touches which remind me much of Sterne." Washington Irving was the son of William Irving, a sturdy native of the Orkneys, allied to the Irvines of Drum, among whose kindred was an old historiographer who said to them, "Some of the foolish write themselves Irving." William Irving of Shapinsha, in the Orkney Islands, was a petty officer on board an armed packet ship in His Majesty's service, when he met with his fate at Falmouth in Sarah Sanders, whom he married at Falmouth in May, 1761. Their first child was buried in England before July, 1763, when peace had been concluded, and William Irving emigrated to New York with his wife, soon to be joined by his wife's parents....
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Classic Annotated Editions Signet Classics written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. As part of the ruse, Irving placed a notice--allegedly from the hotel's proprietor--informing readers that if Mr. Knickerbocker failed to return to the hotel to pay his bill, he would publish a manuscript Knickerbocker had left behind.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York 1809 by written by Washington Irving and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving, an author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, completed his first major work, a satire of contemporary local history and politics entitled A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, by Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. Prior to its publication, Irving started a promotional hoax (not unlike some modern-day publicity stunts?) by placing fake missing persons advertisements in local newspapers asking for help in locating Diedrich Knickerbocker. As a continuation of the hoax, Irving also published a notice purported to be written by the proprietor of the hotel where Knickbocker was staying, in which he threatened to publish a manuscript "left behind" by Knickerbocker if the hotel bill was not paid.
Download or read book Brooke written by Deborah Brooks Langford and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Complete written by Washington Irving and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK is the book, published in December, 1809, with which Washington Irving, at the age of twenty-six, first won wide credit and influence. Walter Scott wrote to an American friend, who sent him the second edition-- "I beg you to accept my best thanks for the uncommon degree of entertainment which I have received from the most excellently jocose History of New York. I am sensible that, as a stranger to American parties and politics,
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Scholar s Choice Edition written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Vol II written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published in 1809, this satirical history of New York, published under the pseudonym of Dietrich Knickerbocker, launched the young Irving to literary prominence and success."
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Illustrated written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-22 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty by Diedrich Knickerbocker is an 1809 book on the history of New York City by Washington Irving. The book is significant as early media describing what became modern Christmas traditions in the United States.
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York Vol II written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published in 1809, this satirical history of New York, published under the pseudonym of Dietrich Knickerbocker, launched the young Irving to literary prominence and success.""& SatireScience Fiction
Download or read book Knickerbocker s History of New York written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. As part of the ruse, Irving placed a notice-allegedly from the hotel's proprietor-informing readers that if Mr. Knickerbocker failed to return to the hotel to pay his bill, he would publish a manuscript Knickerbocker had left behind.
