The Works of Washington Irving...

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G.P. Putnam's sons, 1881
 

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Containing an account of a mighty Ark which floated under
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In which is set forth the true art of making a bargainto
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How the heroes of Communipaw voyaged to Hellgate
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How the heroes of Communipaw returned somewhat wiser
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How the people of Pavonia migrated froin Communipaw
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How the city of New Amsterdam waxed great under
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BOOK III
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Containing some account of the grand council of New
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How the town of New Amsterdam arose out of mud
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Containing farther particulars of the Golden Age and what
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In which the reader is beguiled into a delectable walk
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Faithfully describing the ingenious people of Connecticut
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How these singular barbarians turned out to be notorious
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How the Fort Goed Hoop was fearfully beleagueredhow
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BOOK IV
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HOW William the Testy undertook to conquer by proclamation
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Containing the fearful wrath of William the Testy and
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Projects of William the Testy for increasing the currency
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The edict of William the Testy against TobaccoOf
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Troublous times on the HudsonHow Killian Van Rensellaer
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Of the diplomatic mission of Antony the Trumpeter to
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BOOK V
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Showing how Peter the Headstrong bestirred himself among
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Containing divers speculationsshowing that a treaty
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How Peter Stuyvesant was grievously belied by the great
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How Drum Ecclesiastic was beaten throughout Connec
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Which records the rise and renown of a Military Commander
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BOOK VI
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Of Jan Risingh his giantly person and crafty deeds and
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Showing how profound secrets are often brought to light
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Containing Peter Stuyvesants Voyage up the Hudson
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How the Yankees secretly sought the aid of the British Cabi
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Of Peter Stuyvesants expedition into the East Country
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How the Grand Council of the New Netherlands were
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Containing a doleful disaster of Antony the Trumpeterand
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HOW Peter Stuyvesant defended the city of New Amsterdam
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Containing the dignified retirement and mortal surrender
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The Authors reflections upon what has been said
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SATURDAY JANUARY 24 1807
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WEDNESDAY FEB 4 1807 FROM THE ELBOWCHAIR OF LAUNCELOT
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 1807 FROM MY ELBOWCHAIR
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PROCLAMATION FROM THE MILL OF PINDAR COCKLOFT ESQ
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FROM MY ELBOWCHAIR
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FROM MY ELBOWCHAIR
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TREATING OF THE FIRST SETTLEMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF NIEUWNEDERLANDTS
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FRIDAY MARCH 20 1807 FROM MY ELBOWCHAIR
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SATURDAY APRIL 4 1807 LETTER FROM MUSTAPHA RUBADUB KELI
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SATURDAY APRIL 18 1807 BY ANTHONY EVERGREEN GENT
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Of the founding of Fort AuraniaOf the mysteries of
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SATURDAY MAY 16 1807 FROM MY ELBOWCHAIR
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XLTUESDAY JUNE 2 1807 LETTER FROM MUSTAPHA RUBABUB KELI
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SATURDAY JUNE 27 1807 FROM MY ELBOWCHAIR
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FRIDAY AUGUST 14 1807 FROM MY ELBOW CHAIR
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SATURDAY SEPT 16 1807 LETTER FROM MUSTAPHA RUBADUB KELI
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TitleThe Works of Washington Irving...
Volume 7 of The Works of Washington Irving, Washington Irving
AuthorWashington Irving
PublisherG.P. Putnam's sons, 1881
  
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