Publisher's Synopsis
Irving's Sketch Book is a collection of short stories and essays by American author Washington Irving, published in 1911. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a series of essays and sketches on various topics, including Christmas traditions, rural England, and the American Revolution. The second part of the book contains a series of short stories, including the famous ""Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"". The stories are known for their humor, wit, and vivid descriptions of American and European landscapes. Overall, Irving's Sketch Book is a classic work of American literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
