The hardcover version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow includes: 11 Images - Enlarged Text Discovering great books to read can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. To make your search easier, checkout "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow " by Washington Irving. This staple of classic American literature stands as a timeless ghost tale, with threads of mystery, horror, and humor. Central to this eerie tale is the figure of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolmaster, whose heart becomes bewitched by Katrina Van Tassel, the fair damsel of Sleepy Hollow. Yet, as Ichabod's amorous pursuit unfurls, it is beset by the spectral presence that haunts this bewitched region, a ghastly apparition whose dread influence casts long shadows over the fates of men. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Irving's work, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a must-have for any library.