Knickerbocker's New York
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Washington Irving's "Knickerbocker's New York", formally titled "A History of New York, from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty", is a satirical and whimsical account of New York City during the Dutch colonial era. Written under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, the book blends historical facts with imaginative embellishments, creating a humorous and often exaggerated portrayal of early New York society and its quirky inhabitants. Irving's witty prose and colorful characters offer a unique perspective on the city's origins, lampooning its cultural pretensions and po...
Washington Irving's "Knickerbocker's New York", formally titled "A History of New York, from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty", is a satirical and whimsical account of New York City during the Dutch colonial era. Written under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, the book blends historical facts with imaginative embellishments, creating a humorous and often exaggerated portrayal of early New York society and its quirky inhabitants. Irving's witty prose and colorful characters offer a unique perspective on the city's origins, lampooning its cultural pretensions and poking fun at its historical figures. Through Knickerbocker's eccentric narrative, readers gain insight into the social customs, political intrigues, and everyday life of Dutch New York. "Knickerbocker's New York" remains a beloved classic, celebrated for its literary merit, historical insights, and enduring humor. 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.
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