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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

By: Washington Irving
Narrated by: Tom Mison
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Tom Mison, star of the hit Fox series Sleepy Hollow, narrates the classic Washington Irving short story.

In the secluded Dutch territory of Sleepy Hollow, nebbish schoolmaster Ichabod Crane competes with the town hero for the hand of Katrina Van Tassel, the 18-year-old daughter and sole child of a wealthy farmer. As Crane leaves a party at the Van Tassel's farm one autumn evening, he is pursued by the Headless Horseman, an apparition said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper snuffed out by a stray cannonball during the Revolutionary War.

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"Tom Mison's voice is delicious. His precise British diction allows listeners to savor Irving's sumptuous descriptions and sly humor. There are many pleasures to be found in Mison's rendition of the brief classic story, though a few instances of Irving's casual racism grate on modern ears. Listen for yourself and discover why it has so captured our collective imagination. (Mison himself stars in Sleepy Hollow, the current TV incarnation.) Whether you're familiar with the original story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman or not, Mison's reading is a gratifying way to experience it." ( AudioFile)

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The main reason to read this is for the American History. This gives a good look at what life was like for Teachers in early America. The horror itself is not so much, more of a fun prank that scared our main character.

American History

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A classic read well. Great book worth getting. The narrator has a really neat British accent which complements the story nicely.

Classic

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I love reading this story around Halloween. I enjoyed listening to it this time around. Nicely read, and produced. :)

Classic!

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A good listen for the month of October and is written in the original text. Tom Mason does a great job.

Original text

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The narrator is very soothing. I put it on at night to drown out my noisy upstairs neighbor.

My favorite bedtime story

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Would you listen to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow again? Why?

I would, and I have. One of my favorite folk stories of all time.

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Great story to unwind to.

A true classic

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Tom's voice is perfect, able to transport you right into the delicious creepy feeling of the story while still peaking your interest. I just love it!

Love this!

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A Wonderful telling of the age old Washington Irving classic tale of the headless horseman. Well worth the down load.

Sleepy Hollow

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can't afford alot for books on audio need more free books. or at least cheaper. thanks.

was ok

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A good free read best suited for any late night gathering of friends particularly camping trips or cabin stays. We turned this story on as we were about to fall asleep and needed something to distract our thoughts. This book provides ample material to keep friends up at night.

A nice thrill

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