The Leged of Sleepy Hollow沉睡谷传说英文简介.pptVIP

A history of New York《纽约外史》 Bracebridge Hall《布雷斯里奇庄园》 The life of George Washington《华盛顿传》 Rip Van Winkle《普瑞。凡。温克尔》 The legend of sleepy hollow《睡谷的传说》 The sketch book《见闻札记》 Ichabod Crane--------the teacher in the village, a coward Katrina Van Tassel---the only daughter of a rich farmer, the one Ichabod loves Brom Bones-----------a strong young man, a hero to all the young ladies There were many stories in the quiet valley---Sleepy Hollow. But the story that people believed most was about a man who was headless, rode a horse at night. He rode through the valley, looking for his lost head. Near Sleepy Hollow was a village called Tarry Town. The village had a small school. And Ichabod Crane was the only teacher in it. Ichabod did not make much money as a teacher. And although he was tall and thin, he ate like a fat man. To help him pay for his food he earned extra money teaching young people to sing. Every Sunday after church Ichabod taught singing. Among the students Ichabod taught was Katrina Van Tassel. She was the only daughter of a rich Dutch farmer. Ichabod soon found himself interested in Katrina . But there was also another strong young man named Brom Bones loved Katrina. Ichabods eyes opened wide when he saw the riches of Katrinas farm: the miles of apple trees and wheat fields, and hundreds of fat farm animals. He saw himself as master of the Van Tassel farm with Katrina as his wife. So Ichabod made his plan silently and secretly---visited Katrinas farm and made her think he was helping her to learn better. One day Ichabod was invited to a big party at the Van Tassel’s home. He dressed in his best clothes. A farmer loaned him an old horse for the long trip to the party. Brom Bones also rode to the party on his fastest horse. Ichabod was happy dancing with Katrina as Brom looked at them with a jealous heart. When the music stopped, young pe