Strange Stories by a Nervous Gentleman - Paperback

by Washington Irving (Author)

First published in 1824, Tales of a Traveller included some of Washington Irving's most Gothic stories, set throughout Europe rather than in the familiar haunted precincts of the Hudson River Valley.

Years before Edgar Allen Poe began his literary career, Irving was already in the business of scaring readers silly. Read them... if you dare!

Author Biography

Washington Irving (born April 3, 1783, New York, New York, U.S.--died November 28, 1859, Tarrytown, New York) was described as the "first American man of letters." He wrote numerous works but is best known for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," which have been called the first American short stories.