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A History of New York, subtitled From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, is an 1809 literary parody on the early history of New York City by Washington Irving.
- Washington Irving
- 1809
A History of New York, a satirical history by Washington Irving, published in 1809 and revised in 1812, 1819, and 1848. Originally intended as a burlesque of historiography and heroic styles of epic poetry, the work became more serious as the author proceeded.
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12 de jan. de 2010 · Learn about the history of New York City from its origins as a Dutch colony to its role as a global metropolis. Explore the city's landmarks, culture, challenges and achievements through photos and articles.
The written history of New York City began with the first European explorer, the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524. European settlement began with the Dutch in 1608 and New Amsterdam was founded in 1624.
Há 1 dia · New York City, city and port located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York state, considered the most influential American metropolis and the country’s financial and cultural center. New York City comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.
Told from Knickerbocker’s point of view, A History of New York is a chronicle of New York’s fifty years under Dutch rule in the 1600s that plays fast and loose with the facts, to uproarious effect. The book propelled Irving to the heights of literary stardom.
29 de jul. de 2004 · Discarding all idea of a parody on the "Picture of New York," I determined that what had been originally intended as an introductory sketch should comprise the whole work, and form a comic history of the city.
