Part Ⅰ On the Eastern shore of the Hudson River there was a little valley, among high hills, which was one of the quietest places in the whole world. This little valley had long been known by the name of SIeepy Hollo...Part Ⅰ On the Eastern shore of the Hudson River there was a little valley, among high hills, which was one of the quietest places in the whole world. This little valley had long been known by the name of SIeepy Hollow. Many strange stories about ghosts were told and retold in the village situated there.展开更多
I was always fond of visiting new scenes,and observing strange characters and manners.Even when a mere child I began my travels,and made many tours of discovery into foreign parts and unknown regions of my native city...I was always fond of visiting new scenes,and observing strange characters and manners.Even when a mere child I began my travels,and made many tours of discovery into foreign parts and unknown regions of my native city,to the frequent alarm1 of my parents and the emolument2 of the town-crier.As I grew into boyhood,I extended the range of my observations.My holiday afternoons were spent in rambles3 about the surrounding country.I made myself familiar with all its places famous in history or fable.I knew every spot where a murder or robbery had been committed.展开更多
文摘Part Ⅰ On the Eastern shore of the Hudson River there was a little valley, among high hills, which was one of the quietest places in the whole world. This little valley had long been known by the name of SIeepy Hollow. Many strange stories about ghosts were told and retold in the village situated there.
文摘I was always fond of visiting new scenes,and observing strange characters and manners.Even when a mere child I began my travels,and made many tours of discovery into foreign parts and unknown regions of my native city,to the frequent alarm1 of my parents and the emolument2 of the town-crier.As I grew into boyhood,I extended the range of my observations.My holiday afternoons were spent in rambles3 about the surrounding country.I made myself familiar with all its places famous in history or fable.I knew every spot where a murder or robbery had been committed.
