Journals of Washington Irving Book

These journals, containing as they do a carefully detailed account of Irving's travels, experiences, and observations during the development and productive periods of his genius, may be regarded as having an important bearing upon American literature, entirely apart from their historic significance or their value as records of travel. That Irving was a draughtsman of some talent is proven by the facsimiles of his numerous sketches scatered throughout this work. This title is cited and recommended by Books for College Libraries; Bibliography of American Literature; Guide to the Study of the United States of America.