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A History of New York

Washington Irving
eng. A History of New York · 1809
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book was originally written under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, a fictional old man who supposedly authored the story
  • The work is a parody of dry historical chronicles, describing fictional events in colonial New York
  • Irving used this book to mock the political and social trends of his time, including debates over who should control history
  • The book had a significant influence on American culture, including popularizing the term «Knickerbocker» as a synonym for a New Yorker
A History of New York
Date of publication: 16 June 2024
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Author: 
Washington Irving
Original title: eng. A History of New York · 1809
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