Knickerbocker's History of New York

This is a reissue of the two-volume satire subtitled A History of NewYork, from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty.Published to popular acclaim in 1809, this work, considered the first importantcontribution to American comic literature, was Washington Irvingis first book.The first volume relates the creation and population of the world, includingthe discovery of what would become New York. It then examines the firstsettlements of the Dutch and the ensuing reigns of Governors William the Testyand Wouter Van Twiller.About The AuthorDiedrich Knickerbocker was the pseudonym used by WashingtonIrving (1783-1859). When the twenty-six-year-old lawyer published this humorousblend of history and fantasy, it immediately established his reputation as anAmerican literary celebrity. Irving went on to delight readers with his Legendof Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle , among other classics.Knickerbocker, Diedrich is the author of 'Knickerbocker's History of New York' with ISBN 9781565549456 and ISBN 1565549457.