WASHINGTON IRVING--(Born in 1783, died in 1859.)

I The Last of the Dutch Governors of New York.

(From "Knickerbocker's History of New York") 147

II The Awakening of Rip Van Winkle.

(From the "Sketch Book") 151

III At Abbotsford with Scott.

(From the "Crayon Miscellany") 161