3. Washington Irving:(1783-1859) a the first native american author to win worldwide fame a Style: His graceful, humorous, stylistically careful writing is in the tradition of Addison steele and goldsmith colorful legends of the Hudson river 44 3. Washington Irving: (1783—1859) ◼ the first native American author to win worldwide fame. ◼ Style: His graceful, humorous, stylistically careful writing is in the tradition of Addison, Steele, and Goldsmith. ◼ colorful legends of the Hudson River Valley