Tag Archives: Washington Irving

A “Christmas Eve” Tale from 1820

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I share with you a “Christmas Eve” piece from the Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. The piece comes to us from Washington Irving. The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., commonly referred to as The Sketch Book, is a collection … Continue reading →

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The Headless Horseman and the House of Dun

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Regina Jeffers

 We have all heard of the Headless Horseman. Surely, you know something of the tale written by Washington Irving in 1820: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” However, did you realize that the Headless Horseman had been a much used motif … Continue reading →

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