WebIrving Stone, original name Irving Tennenbaum, (born July 14, 1903, San Francisco—died Aug. 26, 1989, Los Angeles), American writer of popular historical biographies. Stone first … WebBackground: Irving the "Historian". Washington Irving (1783-1859) has often been called "the Father of American Literature." He is thought of, for instance, as the first American writer to make his living primarily through …

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WebWashington Irving (1783-1859) has often been called "the Father of American Literature." He is thought of, for instance, as the first American writer to make his living primarily through his creative work, and he is the … WebWashington Irving (April 3, 1783–November 28, 1859) was a writer, essayist, historian, biographer, and diplomat most famous for the short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The … WebThe first American writer to make his pen his primary means of support, Washington Irving rocketed to fame at the age of 26. In 1809 he published A History of New York under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker to great acclaim. The public's appetite for all things Irving was insatiable; his name alone guaranteed sales. At the time, he was one of the … flowtron bk 40