Salmagundi and Tour of the Prairies is a book written by the renowned American author, Washington Irving. The book is a collection of two works - Salmagundi, a satirical periodical, and Tour of the Prairies, a travelogue.Salmagundi is a humorous and satirical periodical that was published in New York City in 1807. The work is a collection of essays, stories, poems, and satirical pieces that poke fun at the society and culture of the time. The writing is witty, irreverent, and often absurd, making it a unique and entertaining read.Tour of the Prairies, on the other hand, is a travelogue that documents Irving's journey through the American West in 1832. The book describes his experiences as he travels through the Great Plains, encountering Native American tribes, buffalo herds, and the vast, open landscapes of the West. Irving's writing is vivid and descriptive, capturing the beauty and grandeur of the American West in a way that few other writers have been able to do.Together, Salmagundi and Tour of the Prairies offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest writers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture.1807 and 1835. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. Salmagundi is a collection of humorous and satirical essays. In search of colorful material, he made a journey to the frontier and wrote about the American West in A Tour of the Prairies. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.