Washington Irving in London: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Washington Irving in London, credited to Washington Irving, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of Washington Irving in London by Washington Irving. Read in English by Greg Giordano Washington Irving's name is synonymous with such classics as "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." He established himself as one of early America's most treasured writers. His wit and satirical voice are the hallmark of his writing. Irving had the extraordinary ability to paint a picture in words on the canvas of the printed page. Although an American, he spent a good deal of time traveling in England and memorializing his experiences in some of the essays chosen for this collection. With an emphasis on his time spent in London, the works include his observations on such diverse subjects as Westminster Abbey, British antiques and how one spends a Sunday in London. This collection brings to life the London of a bygone era as seen through the eyes of a keen writer and observer of life. - Summary by Greg Giordano

Recording facts

• Recording title: Washington Irving in London
• Author credits: Washington Irving
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 5
• Listed recording duration: 2:06:34

Catalogue topics

• travel
• essays
• england
• 1800's
• united kingdom
• personal observations

Track guide

1. 01 - A Sunday in London — 5:58
2. 02 - Westminster Abbey — 31:23
3. 03 - London Antiques — 14:43
4. 04 - Little Britain — 37:42
5. 05 - A Royal Poet — 36:48

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