Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of
our time.
Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling
adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in
this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.
Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820,
introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide.
Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is
the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American
Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in
movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games,
thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge. Perfect
for Halloween, but an enduring year-round favorite, the Headless
Horseman rides forward in this exciting new nonfiction title.