Knickerbocker's History of New York (1809) by: Washington Irving (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781542831956)

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.

Author: Washington Irving
ISBN-10: 1542831954
ISBN-13: 9781542831956
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2017
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.46d