The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Deluxe, Hardbound Edition) - Hardcover

Superstitious and gullible, schoolmaster Ichabod Crane aims to marry Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmer. But he isn't the only man who is interested. How far will a romantic rival go to ensure his failure?

• Rediscover one of the world's most enduring Halloween tales, complete with charming full-color illustrations by Arthur Rackham, and see why Washington Irving is considered the architect of American short fiction.
• Elegant presentation: Beautiful hardcover gift edition.
• Preserving history: Printed on premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity.
• Each turn of the page is accentuated by gilded-gold edging that catches the light.
• Designed for portability: Compact volume measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high.
• This American classic is an indispensable addition to any library.
• A must for every collector of fine books.
• 64 pages.

Author Biography

Author Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer of fiction, an essayist, satirist, and biographer. Today, he is best known for ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' and ''Rip Van Winkle, '' short stories which appeared in his Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Illustrator Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was a prominent English book illustrator, famed for his intricate pen-and-ink drawings that were combined with washes of watercolor.