The Legend of Sleepy Hollow : A Classic American Ghost Story of Fear, Folklore, and the Supernatural

🎃 A quiet village. A headless horseman. A haunting legend that never dies.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is Washington Irving's most iconic short story—a chilling account of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolmaster who encounters ghostly terror in the sleepy town of Tarrytown. As tales swirl of the Headless Horseman who rides through the night, Irving blends gothic atmosphere, satire, and American folklore into a spooky masterpiece 👻🌕.

This special edition includes classic illustrations, historical annotations, and literary commentary—perfect for readers of all ages who enjoy timeless ghost stories, American classics, or Halloween favorites.

"America's first great ghost story—and still the best." — Smithsonian Magazine

"Evocative, eerie, and endlessly entertaining." — The New York Public Library

📘 Click Buy Now to enter the haunted world of Sleepy Hollow—if you dare.

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🎃 A quiet village. A headless horseman. A haunting legend that never dies.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is Washington Irving's most iconic short story—a chilling account of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolmaster who encounters ghostly terror in the sleepy town of Tarrytown. As tales swirl of the Headless Horseman who rides through the night, Irving blends gothic atmosphere, satire, and American folklore into a spooky masterpiece 👻🌕.

This special edition includes classic illustrations, historical annotations, and literary commentary—perfect for readers of all ages who enjoy timeless ghost stories, American classics, or Halloween favorites.

"America's first great ghost story—and still the best." — Smithsonian Magazine

"Evocative, eerie, and endlessly entertaining." — The New York Public Library

📘 Click Buy Now to enter the haunted world of Sleepy Hollow—if you dare.

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