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This book consists of two works by the author. In the first "Journey to the American Prairies", after readers follow Irving into the American West, they are greeted by its unique primitive and wild beauty. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are many stories, which is another aspect of the book that is full of interest. In the work, we also see the simple and interesting life of hunters. The second volume, "American Chronicles and Others," is a collection of stories, legends, and essays by the author. The style and approach are similar to "Notes on Experience," but the content is different. These chapters were written in the author's later years and published four years before his death in 1859. Many of them describe the customs and customs of the United States, but at the same time they are not limited to writing about the United States, but also describe the situation in other European countries, especially Spain. In this work, we are once again delighted to read beautiful chapters that are similar to and no less inferior to "Notes of My Experience", such as "Sleepy Valley Revisited" and "Spring Bird". The author's literary talent once again fully shines through these chapters.

"A Foreign History of New York" is the first full-length work of Washington Irving, the father of American literature. This is a humorous work with a unique style, which fully reveals Irving's humorous talent. "Reflect the tradition of our city in a funny way; explain the temperament, customs and characteristics of the local people; give local scenery, places and familiar characters a layer of whimsical associations that arouse the imagination." The book satirizes the Dutch colonial rule in New York and refutes the absurd arguments made by the colonialists for enslaving and massacring the Indians. Before the publication of this work, although the United States had gained independence for more than thirty years, it had never been able to break away from the shackles of Britain in literature and create works that were representative of this emerging bourgeois republic. It can be seen that "New York Foreign History", a work with national characteristics, is of great significance in promoting the development of American national literature.

Regarding Christmas, you definitely know that there is Santa Claus, there are Christmas trees, there are Christmas gifts, there is Christmas shopping spree; you may also know that there are Christmas carols, there are church services, there are mistletoe and holly; but do you also know the custom of burning the Christmas log? Still know the secret to the quirky dishes and bowls of wine served at traditional Christmas dinner? Do you still know the ghost stories that people in the English countryside love to tell on Christmas Eve? Please follow Washington Irving as he visits an ancient English manor and witnesses how a traditional family spends the twelve days of Christmas happily.

The precipitous and desolate wilderness, the elegant gardens with a southern style, the simple and generous Spanish people, the unique and romantic customs, the myths and legends about the Moors... "The Alhambra" is an essay with both literary value, historical value and collection value. Owen lived here for three months and had in-depth contact with the local residents before writing this masterpiece. This is also the only remaining work on the history and legends of the Moors, and is known as the Spanish version of "The Arabian Nights." If you can only see one attraction in Spain, make it the Alhambra; if you can only bring one book, bring "The Alhambra".

"Old Christmas" is a work included in Washington Irving's masterpiece "Notes on What He Sees". By depicting traditional British Christmas scenes, it shows the warmth and joy of family reunions, roaring fires, abundant food, and neighbors inviting each other and celebrating together during the holiday. It also reveals the author's nostalgia for the bygone time and his cherishment of traditional customs.

This book is an excellent and adventurous work by Irving, the father of American literature. It tells the story of a group of civilized people in the early days of the development of the United States - an expedition headed by Captain Bonneville - who entered the American West to engage in exploration, development, and trade, and their various adventures and conflicts with the local primitive savages (such as Indians). It shows us the rich and colorful beautiful scenery of the American West, as well as the extraordinary local customs and customs. The work is highly readable and the writing is fluent. Each of its adventure stories brings readers into magical realms.

"The Adventures of an Englishman" tells the story of a hero who saves a beautiful woman. "The Adventures of the Little Archaeologist" - A short archaeological doctor encountered a group of young hunters during his exploration, but encountered unexpected treatment. The article "The Adventures of Popkins" tells the whole process of the Popkins family encountering robbers. The plot is tense and fascinating. The protagonist of "The Adventures of a Painter" is a historical painter who lived in the home of a wealthy duke for a period of time. However, the appearance of a group of robbers caused waves in his leisurely and peaceful life...

This book is a masterpiece by Washington Irving, the father of American literature, telling the story of the business adventures of fur tycoon Astor's expedition across the Rocky Mountains. The book explores in detail the establishment and development of the early fur trade in the United States, including the battle between Britain and France for the fur trade in the American wilderness. The whole book revolves around the main line of fur trade, describing the extremely difficult and great undertakings undertaken by each of the heroes. The work tells the story of early American western colonization and wilderness exploration experiences in the fur trade, and recreates life in the primitive wilderness of the American West, including various thrilling legends about encounters with Indians and astonishing scenes of wilderness survival. This book can also be called the American version of the story of "Going to the West for Buddhist Scriptures". Readers can learn about the various adventures of the characters in the book among the savage tribes in the deep wilderness of America, and see the amazing heroic feats of the explorers who are not afraid of hardships and obstacles. This book has the qualities to be adapted into a movie and become a "blockbuster".

The author of this book, Washington Irving (1783-1859), was the founder of American literature and a famous essayist and short story writer. His masterpiece "Notes on What He Saw" caused a sensation when it was published in England in 1820 and spread widely, making him the first American writer to gain international reputation and known as the "Father of American Literature". Scott and Byron became his close friends, and Thackeray called him "the first envoy from the New World literary world to the Old World." He left the world with immortal chapters such as "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Westminster Abbey". He is also a master of legendary stories, and his selected works such as "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "The Ghost Bridegroom" are considered to be masterpieces in literary works, giving readers great artistic enjoyment.