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He was best known as writing short stories and some are called "The legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" and both of which appear in his book "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent Stupid?

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Washington Irving drew inspiration for his stories from his travels, experiences, and folklore. He is known for blending European and American themes in his tales, often featuring historical settings and fantastical elements. Irving's vivid imagination and interest in different cultures influenced his storytelling.

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The American author Washington Irving first appeared in print in 1802. Throughout his career, he wrote short stories, biographies, and works of history; his short stories are especially well-known, including the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. His first major book was published in 1809 (it was a work of satire called The History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty). He wrote a total of eighteen literary works, including eight biographies and five books of short stories.

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James Irving has written:

'Man, machines and sociology' -- subject(s): Industrial sociology

'Report of an investigation into the attitudes of a sample of male residents of the City of East London, Cape Province' -- subject(s): East London Daily Dispatch (Pty), Readership surveys

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Folktales.: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle.
A lot of poems and long books and stuff that had to do with Galiya Bitton

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Irving's works often told about American history

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He was an author who wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

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William N. Irving has written:

'The Northern Yukon research programme 1975-1980' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Anthropology, Excavations (Archaeology), Indians of North America

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