Bracebridge Hall (1822)
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ISBN13: 9781731451514
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Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists, A Medley was written by Washington Irving in 1821, while he lived in England, and published in 1822. This episodic novel was originally published under his pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.Plot introductionAs this is a location-based series of character sketches, there are a number of individual plots. The tales centre on the occupants of an English manor (based on Aston Hall, near Birmingham, England, which was occupied by members of the Bracebridge family and which Irving visited).Plot summaryAs this is a series of character sketches, the most effective way currently to describe this book is to list the contents.Volume IThe AuthorThe HallThe Busy ManFamily ServantsThe WidowThe LoversFamily ReliquesAn Old SoldierThe Widow's RetinueReady Money JackBachelorsWivesStory TellingThe Stout GentlemanForest TreesA Literary AntiquaryThe Farm-HouseHorsemanshipLove-SymptomsFalconryHawkingSt. Mark's EveGentilityFortune TellingLove-CharmsThe LibraryThe Student of SalamancaVolume IIEnglish Country GentlemanA Bachelor's ConfessionsEnglish GravityGipsiesMay-Day CustomsVillage WorthiesThe SchoolmasterThe SchoolA Village PoliticianThe RookeryMay-DayThe ManuscriptAnnette DelarbreTravellingPopular SuperstitionsThe CulpritFamily MisfortunesLovers' TroublesThe HistorianThe Haunted HouseDolph HeyligerThe Storm-ShipThe WeddingThe Author's FarewellWashington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
| ISBN-13 | 9781731451514 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1731451512 |
| Weight | 0.55 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.39 In |
| List Price | $9.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 182 pages |
| Publisher | Independently published |
| Published On | 2018-11-16 |
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