Washington Irving (1783-1859), America's first successful professional writer, was born and raised in New York City. He also spent time in London and served as a diplomatic attache in Spain. He wrote several novels and a monumental 5 volume biography of George Washington. William L. Hedges teaches English and history at Goucher College, in America, where he chairs a programme in American Studies. He has written a book on Irving.
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