Bibliograph

The legend of Rip Van Winkle, By Mark Harasymiw ; Editor: Therese Shea

Type

Label

The legend of Rip Van Winkle, By Mark Harasymiw ; Editor: Therese Shea

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The legend of Rip Van Winkle

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

By Mark Harasymiw ; Editor: Therese Shea

Series statement

Famous legends

Summary

Rip Van Winkle, the incorrigible character from the early American short story, lived in the years before and after the American Revolution. However, he slept through the war, thanks to some mysterious bearded men in the Catskill Mountains! This compelling retelling of the famous legend, first published in 1819, will entertain readers as well as inform them about the life of storyteller Washington Irving. The engaging design and text are supported by colorful photographs and illustrations of Irving's famous creation. Full-color photographs, Fact Boxes, Historical Context Overview, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification