A collection of stories and sketches by the beloved American writer Washington Irving. The tales range in tone from the humorous to the macabre, and showcase Irving's wit, charm, and storytelling prowess. With settings ranging from the American frontier to the courts of Europe, the book offers a delightful tour of Irving's vivid imagination. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.