{"product_id":"the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-9781513267470","title":"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow","description":"\u003cp\u003e When Ichabod Crane, an awkward and superstitious schoolteacher, moves to the town of Sleepy Hollow for work, he at first earns attention only from the housewives, who are amused by his large appetite and tall, lanky body. But once Ichabod decides to try for the attention of Katrina Van Tressel, the town's most eligible bachelorette and only child of a wealthy farmer, he finds himself in competition with the most popular man in town. Abraham Van Brunt, better known as Brom Bones, is a rowdy local hero who already had intentions to marry Katrina. Usually able to settle disputes with a physical display of brute force, Bones is stumped when he is unable to goad Ichabod into a fight. Since Ichabod is mostly clueless to social cues and customs, Bones resorts to a series of pranks in order to deliver retribution. When the final chance to win Katrina's hand in marriage arrives at a local party, Ichabod must overcome the pranks and trials to defeat Bones and win Katrina's love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in a collection of \u003cb\u003eIrving Washington's\u003c\/b\u003e short stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e is a gothic tale that caters to a need for adventure, spookiness, and humor. Since it's publication two hundred years ago, \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e has inspired many film, television, and literary adaptations. With memorable characters and a vivid setting, \u003cb\u003eIrving's\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e has remained a classic and popular contribution to American literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e is now presented in an easy-to-read and modern font with a unique cover design, making it more appealing than ever to explore Ichabod Crane's adventures and the mysteries of Sleepy Hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrving, Washington:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. \u003cb\u003eIrving\u003c\/b\u003e served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. \u003cb\u003e Irving's \u003c\/b\u003e love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. \u003cb\u003e Irving\u003c\/b\u003e is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444356518162,"sku":"9781513267470","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b34f7580-a8b8-4777-bdd5-16aac58f6a83.jpg?v=1729680786","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-9781513267470","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}