Salmagundi and Tour of the Prairies - Washington Irving - Bog

Salmagundi and Tour of the Prairies is a collection of two works by the American author Washington Irving. The first work, Salmagundi, is a satirical periodical that was published in New York City in 1807. It features a series of essays, poems, and stories that poke fun at various aspects of American society, including politics, fashion, and literature. The writing is witty and irreverent, and the characters are often exaggerated caricatures of real people.The second work, Tour of the Prairies, is a travelogue that Irving wrote after he journeyed through the Great Plains region of the United States in 1832. The book describes his experiences traveling with a group of explorers, and includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and Native American tribes that he encountered along the way. Like much of Irving's writing, Tour of the Prairies is characterized by its vivid imagery and romanticized view of the American wilderness.Together, Salmagundi and Tour of the Prairies offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers. With their mix of satire, humor, and adventure, these works showcase Irving's unique voice and his ability to capture the spirit of his time.1807 and 1835. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. Salmagundi is a collection of humorous and satirical essays. In search of colorful material, he made a journey to the frontier and wrote about the American West in A Tour of the Prairies. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.