Salmagundi: Or, The Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff; Volume I

by William Irving

Book Overview

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.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102086205X
• ISBN13: 9781020862052
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"