Washington Irving's Sketch Book

“Washington Irving's Sketch Book” is a collection of short stories and essays by the celebrated American author. First published in 1819-1820, it established Irving as one of America's foremost writers and brought him international acclaim. The book is a blend of observations on English life and nostalgic reflections on American scenes.

Among its most famous tales are "Rip Van Winkle," the story of a man who sleeps for twenty years and awakens to a changed world, and "The Legend of Slee...