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100	1		_aIrving, Washington, _d1783-1859
245	1	0	_aTales of a Traveller
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-23
508			_aEtext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Tony Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"Tales of a Traveller" by Washington Irving is a collection of short stories written during the early 19th century. The book comprises a variety of tales that combine elements of the supernatural, humor, and adventure, narrated through engaging characters like a nervous gentleman and a bold dragoon. These stories explore themes of love, ghostly encounters, and whimsical adventures set against a backdrop of rich historical contexts. The opening of the collection introduces the narrator's friend, a "nervous gentleman," who recounts a series of strange tales based on his own past encounters and those of his relatives. One prominent tale involves a hunting dinner hosted by a baronet, where the guests, having partaken in wine and celebration, become intrigued by the possibility of ghost stories. The atmosphere shifts from joviality to apprehension when the guests begin to share spooky anecdotes, setting the stage for a blend of humor and horror. This initial section establishes the tone of the book, inviting readers into a whimsical world where the ordinary and the extraordinary intertwine delightfully. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGermany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13514
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