Tales of the Alhambra Author:Washington Irving, Miguel Sanchez (Editor) "Tales of the Alhambra" was first published in 1832 by Washington Irving who, in addition to being an author, was also a North American diplomat, historian, and traveller, and who actually lived in the Alhambra itself for some time. — This edition of his "Tales", edited by Miguel Sanchez, of Granada, is beautifully illustrated with 32 reproductio... more »ns of color engravings that together reveal the charm of the environs and inhabitants of the Alhambra in Irving's time and nicely complement the text.« less