Research Catalog

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Description

1. 142 p. : ill. (some col.); 23 cm.

Summary

1. This book by Kruk, a folklorist, tells stories of hauntings of the Hudson River Valley from the white lady of Raven Rock to the headless Hessians roaming the countryside in search of their lost heads. This book will appeal to the general reader, especially those with an interest in New England folklore.

Subject

1. Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
2. Legends > New York (State) > Sleepy Hollow
3. Folklore > New York (State) > Sleepy Hollow
4. Sleepy Hollow (N.Y.) > Social life and customs > Anecdotes
5. Tarrytown (N.Y.) > Social life and customs > Anecdotes
6. Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.) > Social life and customs > Anecdotes
7. Sleepy Hollow (N.Y.) > Biography > Anecdotes

Genre/Form

1. Anecdotes
2. Biographies – Anecdotes
3. Anecdotes.
4. Biographies – Anecdotes.

Contents

1. By the name Washington Irving -- "The place was bewitched" -- Tales of the Tappan Zee -- Mother Hulda, the high German witch doctor? -- Women in white -- The tragical story of the unfortunate Andre -- Balt, Brom, Katrina & Ichabod -- Headless! -- The storyteller

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-142).