Knickerbocker'S History Of New York (1809) By: Washington Irving

Washington Irving, an author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, completed his first major work, a satire of contemporary local history and politics entitled A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, by Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. Prior to its publication, Irving started a promotional hoax (not unlike some modern-day publicity stunts?) by placing fake missing persons advertisements in local newspapers asking for help in locating Diedrich Knickerbocker. As a continuation of the hoax, Irving also published a notice purported to be written by the proprietor of the hotel where Knickbocker was staying, in which he threatened to publish a manuscript "left behind" by Knickerbocker if the hotel bill was not paid.

Author: Washington Irving

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jan 30, 2017

Number of Pages: 220 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1542831954

ISBN-13: 9781542831956