Dolph Heyliger: A Story from Bracebridge Hall (1904)

Dolph Heyliger: A Story From Bracebridge Hall is a novel written by Washington Irving and first published in 1904. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Dolph Heyliger, who is sent to live with his uncle in the Hudson Valley after his father's death. Dolph is a dreamy and imaginative young man who is fascinated by the legends and folklore of the area, particularly the story of the Headless Horseman.As Dolph settles into his new home, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the legend of the Headless Horseman and begins to believe that he has seen the ghostly figure himself. His uncle, a practical and skeptical man, dismisses Dolph's claims as mere superstition, but Dolph remains convinced that the Horseman is real.As the story unfolds, Dolph becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and mishaps, including a run-in with a group of smugglers and a dangerous encounter with the Headless Horseman himself. Along the way, he learns important lessons about courage, loyalty, and the power of imagination.Dolph Heyliger: A Story From Bracebridge Hall is a classic work of American literature that blends elements of romance, adventure, and supernatural horror. It is a must-read for fans of Washington Irving and anyone who enjoys a good ghost story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.