The Story of Washington Irving Irving

Washington irving was born on April 3, 17 83 in new york city. His parents had emigrated to north america from scotland and cornwall. He attended george washington's inauguration just after he turned six. At the age of 15 he started a law apprenticeship with henry masterson. When he was 14 his parents sent him to terry town where he fell in love with the area. In 18 o four he went to europe for health treatment but became chronically ill. Then when he got back to the us he was admitted to the new york bar reported, though just barely.