The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Spectre Bridegroom.Three Fabulous Ghost Stories from the "Sketch Book"


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Along with "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially because of a character known as the Headless Horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by a cannonball in battle. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" relates the tale of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, who competes with Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter and sole child of wealthy farmer Baltus Van Tassel. Ichabod Crane, a Yankee and an outsider, sees marriage to Katrina as a means of procuring Van Tassel's extravagant wealth ...




The Spectre Bridegroom


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Ulysses


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The Complete Tales Of Washington Irving


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Originally published: Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1975.




The Strange Story Book


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The Strange Story Book by Mrs. Lang: This collection of classic fairy tales and folktales offers a rich and imaginative exploration of the world of myth and folklore. With its engaging storytelling and vivid imagery, "The Strange Story Book" is a must-read for fans of fantasy and children's literature. Key Aspects of the Book "The Strange Story Book": Fairy Tales: The book is a collection of classic fairy tales and folktales from around the world, showcasing the diversity and richness of the folk tale tradition. Engaging Storytelling: The book is filled with imaginative and engaging stories, transporting readers to magical worlds of wonder and mystery. Vivid Imagery: The book offers vivid and evocative descriptions of the natural world, adding richness and depth to the storytelling. Mrs. Lang was the pen name of Leonora Blanche Lang, a British author and translator who lived from 1851 to 1933. She was a leading figure in the literary and cultural scene of her day, known for her scholarship and her commitment to the study of fairy tales and folklore. "The Strange Story Book" is one of her most famous works.




Dolph Heyliger


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Three Visits to America


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A woman from Scotland recounts her travels in the U.S., focusing particularly issues relating to women (education, employment, etc.), also discussing more general cultural matters.




Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama


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Reproduction of the original: Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama by E. Cobham Brewer




The Money Diggers


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Classic tales of pirate lore from the father of American literature.