The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq

About this book

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon is the compilation of 34 short stories and essays by Washington Irving. It includes some of his most famous stories, such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, and was one of the first works of American fiction to become popular in Britain and Europe. The tone of the stories varies widely, and they are held together by the powerful charm of their narrator, Geoffrey Crayon.

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· 322 pages · ≈ 5 h 58 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq?

About ≈ 5 h 58 m — 322 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq~5 h 58 m

How many pages is The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq?

322 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq322

What genre is The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq?

It sits on the Travel, Short Stories, History shelves.

Is The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq?

The main characters include Washington Irving (1783-1859), William Lyon Phelps (1865-1943).

Where does The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq take place?

It is set in Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.), England, Catskill Mountains Region (N.Y.) during 19th century, 19e siècle.

Who wrote The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq?

Washington Irving.

Where can I read The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.)EnglandCatskill Mountains Region (N.Y.) Time period 19th century19e siècle Characters Washington Irving (1783-1859)William Lyon Phelps (1865-1943)