Washington Irving is one of America's most beloved writers, and his works have had a profound impact on literature and culture. This collection brings together some of his most famous works, including Mahomet and His Successors, Knickerbocker's New York, and Salmagundi. These works offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of America and the wider world, as well as showcasing Irving's unique style and wit. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.