Washington Irving was one of America's most beloved writers, known for such classics as "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." This memoir, written by his nephew, provides an intimate portrait of Irving's life and work, as well as his friendships with such luminaries as Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...