Salmagundi: Or, The Whim-Whams And Opinions Of Launcelot Langstaff; Volume I - 9781022106307

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 selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: William Irving
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 212 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1022106309
• | ISBN-13: 9781022106307