Washington Irving

1783–1859

1 series 15 books in order 12 standalone books

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He was best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.

Born: 1783
Known for: The Crayon Papers

Series by Washington Irving

The Crayon Papers

3 books in order · 1835–1855

The Crayon Papers

1835 · Washington Irving
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Wolfert's Roost and Other Papers

1855 · Washington Irving
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Standalone books

Salmagundi

1850
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Lives of Mahomet and his successors

1849
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Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, gent

1824
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The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq

1819
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Rip Van Winkle

1818
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Astoria

1800
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Bracebridge Hall

1800
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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The Alhambra

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the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.

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Old Christmas

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Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

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How many books has Washington Irving written?

We list 15 books by Washington Irving across 1 series, published between 1800–1855 — each shown in full reading order.

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