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THE

BEAUTIES

of

WASHINGTON IRVING,

WITH

Twenty-Three Ellustrations

BY

GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.

London:

W. SWAN SONNENSCHEIN & CO.,

PATERNOSTER SQUARE.

1884.

2912. f.21

14 J

OXFORD

PREFACE.

THERE are few authors more deservedly popular than WASHINGTON IRVING, and if any proof were wanting of the general estimation in which he is held, the publisher of the present volume might refer with pleasure to the extensive patronage conferred on his various works.

In selecting the following pieces from the productions of the accomplished American, the Compiler, though necessarily restricted to economy of space, has been careful to consult the reputation of his author, as well as the interest and pleasure of his readers. If he has not in every instance exercised the soundest discretion, he can at least aver, that he is unconscious of having omitted anything that could contribute to place the fine talents of Irving in the most favourable point of view that was possible.

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