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Incomplete manuscript, "The Crayon Miscellany. By the author of the Sketch Book. No 2. containing Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey", by Washington Irving., ? 1835.

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Identifier: MS.42314

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Irving produced many popular and successful works throughout his writing career, most of which were published in Britain by John Murray. The manuscripts in this sequence relate to some of these works, including 'The Crayon Miscellany' and three volumes of 'A Chronicle of the conquest of Granada'. In addition, there is an incomplete manuscript for a review for the 'Quarterly Review', and a letter that contains a personal outline of his life up until 1837.

Dates

  • Creation: ? 1835.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (iv + 322 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

0879

Bibliography

Irving, Washington. "Miscellanies. By the author of `The Sketch-Book.` No II. Containing Abbotsford, and Newstead Abbey".

(London : John Murray, 1835).

Repository Details

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