History in New York as Diedrich Knickerbocker.

On December 6, 1809 Knikerbocker's History of New

York was published. Irving was intended to parody the
guidance of Samuel L. Mitchell, published in 1807 and
titled Portrait of New York, or travel guide in the
commercial metropolis of the United States.The full
title is: History of New York from the start world until
the end of the Dutch Dynasty. This time, Irving is
behind a new pseudonym: the learned and eccentric
old Diedrich Knickerbocker, Dutch-New Yorker who
appears as the narrator of the story.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story of speculative fiction by American
author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories
entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Written while Irving was living
abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first
published in 1820. Along with Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with
enduring popularity, especially during the Halloween season.

Rip Van Winkle

Rip van Winkle is a short story by Washington Irving, and also the name of the
protagonist. It was part of a collection of short stories entitled The Sketch Book of
Geoffrey Crayon. The story was written while Irving lived with his sister Sarah and
brother Henry van Wart in Birmingham, England.
Apart from this story, "Rip van Winkle" can refer someone to sleep for a long
period, or someone without explanation is not aware of what has happened.