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A History of New York (Golden Monarch Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
Hardcover
Series: Golden Monarch
Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781834125480
Publisher: Golden Monarch
Published: Sep 29 2026
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A playful and exaggerated account brings early New York to life with humor and imagination. Historical events are retold through wit, satire, and a narrator who delights in the absurd. Familiar figures and moments take on new meaning as fact and fiction blend together. Beneath the humor, a sharp commentary emerges on society, politics, and human nature.
First published in 1809, A History of New York by Washington Irving is one of the earliest works of American satire. Written under the persona of Diedrich Knickerbocker, it helped establish a distinctly American voice in literature. Irving's inventive storytelling and humor influenced generations of writers and shaped cultural identity. Its enduring charm lies in its ability to entertain while offering insight into history and society.
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