1875 Scarce Book - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and The Spectre Bridegroom by Washington Irving. Barrie's friendship inspired the play

Barrie's friendship inspired the play and novel with the Llewelyn Davies family

The book : Rare 17th century early biography of the famous Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter - Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (24 March 1607 – 29 April 1676) -- a  Famous Dutch admiral

Illustrations : Profusely illustrated with in text illustration and further full page engraved illustrations

and eight portmanteau words from Carroll's earlier poem "Jabberwocky" in his children's novel Through the Looking-Glass (1871)

She also worked as a book illustrator

1875 Scarce Book - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and The Spectre Bridegroom by Washington Irving. Barrie's friendship inspired the playThis wonderful book has been sold! Search for other similar books from our bookseller friends! Author: Washington Irving. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and The Spectre Bridegroom. Illustrated with Original Designs by Eminent Artists. Publisher: Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott & Co., no date (circa 1875). Language: Text in English. Size : 9 " X 6. 5 ". Pages: 78 pages. Binding: Attractive, scarce, and very good, decorated full cloth binding