It’s Halloween – time for a frightening tale ! We’re giving you one courtesy of the Library’s Rare Book collections. We hope you’ll enjoy Washington Irving’s classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. First published in 1820, this tale of terror in early America has inspired countless artists and illustrators to depict the hapless Ichabod Crane in his flight from the Headless Horseman. Between now and November 5, 2010 you’ll find rare illustrated copies of this timeless story from 1849, 1860 and 1888 as well as some related works on view in the reading room. After taking a look, please feel free to sit down a read the story for yourself from the more recent copy provided… that is read it if you dare.
Happy Halloween!
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| Chrysler Museum Collection 52.18.140.48 |
- L.C.
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