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The Washington Irving Library

The Washington Irving Library

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 Welcome, kind listener, to The Washington Irving Library - a quiet corner of the modern world where old tales wander freely once more. Here are gathered the sketches, legends, and curious histories of America’s earliest storyteller, read in full and unhurried, as though beside a hearth on an autumn evening.

From the misty hollows of the Hudson Valley to the rambling pages of forgotten journals, each episode invites you to linger awhile in the company of dreamers, schoolmasters, travellers, and ghosts both merry and melancholy. This library stands ever open, its lamp lit, its pages turning, and its stories ready to be heard anew.Public domain
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  • Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter V

    Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter V
    May 7 2026
    In which the martial spirit of New Amsterdam is vividly portrayed through the gathering of myriad hardy Dutch warriors, each bearing quaint and emblematic standards that reflect their origins and peculiarities along the Hudson’s banks. Amidst this spirited assemblage, the honour and reputation of a certain commander are fiercely contested, revealing both the pride and the perils of leadership in these early colonial days.
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    15 min
  • Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter IV

    Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter IV
    May 7 2026
    In which the valorous Peter Stuyvesant embarks upon the majestic Hudson River aboard a splendidly adorned galley, passing through wild and sublime landscapes that stir the fancy with their sombre and enchanting beauty. The narrative lingers fondly on the natural wonders and quaint legends that animate the shores, marking memorable moments with gentle humour and reverence for the untamed grandeur of the land.
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    16 min
  • Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter III

    Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter III
    May 6 2026
    In which the mischievous nature of rumour, likened to a vigilant and meddlesome lady, is exemplified through the cunning vagrant Dirk Schuiler, whose unexpected revelations unsettle the political intrigues surrounding Fort Casimir. Thereafter, the determined Governor Stuyvesant, rousing his city with martial fervour, prepares to lead a resolute expedition, invoking both the restless woodsmen and the reluctant townsfolk to rally in defence of their province.
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    15 min
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