#19 Washington Irving

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#19 Washington Irving

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Oct 18, 2008

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In this mini-podcast, we bring you New York City's first internationally famous writer Washington Irving and his creepy tale of the Headless Horseman. We'll tell you where you can go to celebrate his life and work, and what famous Irving landmark has nothing really to do with him.www.boweryboyspodcast.com

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Oct 18, 2008

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New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?

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