A collection of colorful essays and vignettes, originally published in 1807 in a New York City magazine of the same name. William Irving, better known as Washington Irving's brother, wrote under the pseudonym Launcelot Langstaff, and his whimsical, satirical writing style was a hit with readers of the day. With incisive wit and a keen eye for detail, Irving paints a vivid portrait of life in early 19th-century America. This work has been...