Sleepy Hollow

Author : Mark Latham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472807987
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow written by Mark Latham and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the great tales of American folklore, supposedly stemming from Washington Irving's famous short story. But what if there was more to the ghostly fable than meets the eye? What if Irving's account was based on fact? And what if the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow was not unique, but merely one of a strange line of malevolent spirits sighted across the world, bringing misfortune to all that witness them? Within this book you will find long-forgotten lore about the headless spirits that have plagued mankind for centuries, and perhaps even now seek ingress into our world. The Headless Horseman, and others like him, is at large in the dark places of the world, and should one encounter such a revenant, it is said that tragedy will surely follow...

Author : Andrew Kevin Walker
Publisher : Gardners Books
ISBN 13 : 9780571202232
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Sleepy Hollow written by Andrew Kevin Walker and published by Gardners Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by the writer of the film Seven, this book follows the making of Tim Burton's film The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It contains numerous stills, production sketches and set paintings, illustrating Burton's artistic vision from his early ideas to the finished film.

Author : Washington Irving
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781539541196
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by name of Sleepy Hollow... A drowsy, dreamy influence seems to hang over the land, and to pervade the very atmosphere. Washington Irving

Author : Disney Book Group
Publisher : Disney Press
ISBN 13 : 9781368022446
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Book & CD written by Disney Book Group and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were asked to choose the most fabulous character in English literature, who would it be? Perhaps the one and only Ichabod Crane. Just in time for the 70th anniversary of the release of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, relive the action of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with this storybook and CD set, featuring word-for-word narration and sound effects!

Author : Washington Irving
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by American author Washington Irving, is a short story of speculative fiction. This story was first contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent'. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during Halloween because of a character known as the headless horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who lost his head to a cannonball in battle.

Author : Washington Irving
Publisher : Modernista
ISBN 13 : 9180948278
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legend of Sleepy hollow written by Washington Irving and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The small village of Sleepy Hollow is anything but a rural idyll. People see apparitions, hear voices, and, worst of all, are chased by the headless horseman. When the teacher Ichabod Crane comes to the village, he eagerly wants to hear about these mysterious legends, but he soon becomes more involved than he bargained for. Through his brilliant use of language and eerie atmosphere, Irving creates a chilling and enchanting tale that will have readers on the edge of their seats. At the same time, he explores themes of fear, paranoia, and unreality, demonstrating how simple gossip can lead to complete hysteria and panic. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a masterful horror story that has inspired countless writers and filmmakers over the years, and is one of the most beloved tales in American literature. WASHINGTON IRVING [1783-1859] was an American author, historian, and diplomat. During his lifetime, Irving was highly esteemed as a writer, producing historical works, travelogues, and biographies of figures such as George Washington and Christopher Columbus. For posterity, he is primarily remembered as a short story writer, with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow being his most famous. Between 1842-1854, Irving served as the U.S. ambassador to Spain.

Author : Washington Irving
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The LEGEND of SLEEPY HOLLOW. (Annotated) written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" tells the story of Ichabod Crane and his hapless attempt to win the heart and hand of Katrina Van Tassel in the context of a comical ghost story. Ichabod comes to Sleepy Hollow, New York, from his home state of Connecticut, to be the schoolmaster of the village. Sleepy Hollow is a small, very quiet town said to be under some kind of enchantment. Its residents all seem to move a little slower, daydream a little more, and be more prone to believe in the supernatural. Sleepy Hollow, maybe for that reason or maybe because its residents are almost all descended from its original Dutch settlers, has more than its fair share of supernatural occurrences, or at least stories of them.Sleepy Hollow's most famous supernatural phenomenon is the ghost of the Headless Horseman, said to be a Hessian soldier who lost his head to a cannon ball during the Revolutionary War. The Horseman is seen most often riding by the church, where local historians say he was buried. He is believed to be always in search of his head. Ichabod is fascinated by this story, being especially interested (and prone to believe) in tales of the supernatural.Ichabod is a strict teacher but not a cruel one, doling out his punishment of the rod only to those who can handle it. Ichabod makes almost no money, and it is customary in the village for the farmers whose sons he teaches to feed and board him in rotation. Along with this, Ichabod makes some extra money teaching singing lessons--he prides himself greatly on his magnificent voice. This arrangement keeps him employed and gives him many opportunities to hear ghost stories from the farmers' wives and eat meals with the farmers' daughters. He also has an insatiable hunger and a taste for the finer things.Katrina Van Tassel, a beautiful young woman of eighteen, is one of Ichabod's students. She is also the only child of Baltus Van Tassel, one of the more successful farmers in the area. Ichabod is quickly taken in by her flirtatious charms, but it is when he first visits her father's abundant farm that he considers himself truly in love with her, or at least her likely inheritance.He quickly sets out to win her hand in marriage, coming by the Van Tassel farm frequently to woo her. Ichabod is not alone in his attentions to Katrina, however. Her beauty, charm, and wealth have entranced many other men in the village, especially the formidable Brom Van Brunt, also known as Brom Bones. Brom is notorious for his boisterous personality, love of pranks, and great skill at horseback riding--all of which make him something of a village hero.Brom has already scared off many of Katrina's other suitors, but Ichabod is harder to shake, avoiding physical confrontation with Brom, which is Brom's main method of intimidation. Without that option, Brom turns to his next best skill--pranks. He fills the school house with smoke, trains a dog to follow Ichabod around howling, and sets many other pranks to frustrate and humiliate Ichabod.One day, a messenger comes to the schoolhouse to invite Ichabod to a party at the Van Tassels'. At this party, he apparently finds himself the best man in the house, and when the party is over he stays behind. For some reason, however, Katrina disappoints him. Ichabod leaves crestfallen.He finds the path home dark and eerily quiet. He tries to keep himself from getting too scared, but soon after he has passed the possibly haunted Major Andre's tree, he sees a large, dark figure looming nearby. It does not respond to his call, but as he passes by, it starts to move and joins him on the path riding a large, dark horse. Ichabod is greatly disturbed and tries to shake off his pursuer, but he fails. Finally, he notices that the rider has no head on his shoulders; the head seems to be sitting on the saddle in front of the man. Ichabod tries to get his decrepit horse to run home as fast as it can, but he is not a skilled rider and the horse resists...

Author : Peter Lerangis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671036653
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sleepy Hollow written by Peter Lerangis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ichabod Crane is an eccentric investigator sent to Sleepy Hollow to probe a series of murders allegedly committed by a legendary Headless Horseman.

Author : A. Van Kraft
Publisher : Arthur Kraft
ISBN 13 : 0615819346
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sleepy Hollow written by A. Van Kraft and published by Arthur Kraft. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reluctant Revolutionary War veteran Andrew Stevens is a new agent for the Inspector General. While roaming the countryside, he discovers a reclusive escaped servant girl. She is hiding her beauty behind dirt and rags. She tells him that there's something terribly wrong in Sleepy Hollow; something she's too ashamed to admit. The strong, but mild mannered Stevens decides to investigate the town with a new identity, Ichabod Crane, schoolmaster. Brom Bones and the local farmers bully him as a sissy, but Katrina, the town beauty, starts to see through his charade. Fifteen year old Phoebe and her best friend Ingrid develop a fascination with Stevens. Seen through the eyes of school girls with crushes, they secretly watch him and discover a new kind of hero"--Back cover

Author : Washington Irving
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 8826462690
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW - An American Literary Classic written by Washington Irving and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short story by American author Washington Irving.The Story was written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, and is among the earliest examples of enduring popular American fiction. The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (now historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. A place renowned for its ghosts and haunting atmosphere. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman, said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper who lost his head during a battle of the American Revolutionary War. The tale’s protagonist, Ichabod Crane, is a lanky and extremely superstitious schoolmaster, who competes with Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt, for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter and only child of wealthy farmer Baltus Van Tassel. The two vie for Katrina's hand, with Brom playing a series of pranks on the jittery schoolmaster. The tension between the three is brought to a head on a placid autumn night, at the harvest party. He dances, partakes in the feast, and listens to ghostly legends told by the locals, but his true aim is to propose to Katrina. His intentions, however, are ill-fated. After departing the party, Ichabod rides home through the woods with a heavy heart. He passes several haunted spots, until he encounters a cloaked rider at an intersection in a putrid swamp. The teacher is horrified to discover that the rider’s head is not on his shoulders, but on his saddle. Ichabod rides for his life in a frantic race to the bridge, desperately goading his temperamental plow horse to gallop faster. To the pedagogue's horror, the ghoul clambers over the bridge, rears his horse, and hurls his severed head into Ichabod's terrified face. The next morning, Ichabod has mysteriously disappeared from town, leaving Katrina to marry Brom Bones…….