Classical Stuff You Should Know

287: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving

Classical Stuff You Should Know

Show Notes

Ever heard of the headless horseman? Did you know he was a Hessian Soldier? Do you know where the Jack-o-lantern comes from? FIND OUT IN THIS SPOOOOOOOKY EPISODE.

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