The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a short story by celebrated American author Washington Irving, was first published in 1820 without illustrations in “The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” Best known ...

Washington Irving's Illustrations of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Designed and Etched by F.O.C. Darley for the Members of the American Art Union, 1850 [44.40.2] Printer: Plates printed by Sarony & ...

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Fox Nation's 'Washington Irving: The Father of Halloween and Christmas' explores the iconic author's contributions to the celebrations of both holidays in America today.

Washington Irving was not bred to any profession, and had a fixed aversion, not characteristic of his countrymen, ... The illustration we have Italicized is rather wit than humor; ...

Washington Irving was born in New York City in 1783, just 18 months after his namesake George Washington led America to independence with victory over the British at Yorktown.

Rip Van Winkle, a short story by celebrated American author Washington Irving, was first published in 1819 without illustrations in “The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” Best known for his ...