# Tales of a Traveller - Hardcover

by **Washington Irving** (Author), **Mint Editions** (Contribution by)

Separated into four parts, _Tales of a Traveller_ features twenty-seven works of short fiction, all catering to a sense of adventure and interest in the macabre. The first part, titled _Strange Stories by a Nervous Gentleman_ explores the odd escapades of its protagonists. In _The Adventure of a German Student,_ a young man meets a strange woman on a stormy night, looking for shelter. The student allows the woman to stay in his apartment for the night, but the morning brings consequences that he never could have imagined. The second part of the collection is titled _Buckthrone and his Friends_ and features anecdotes from the life of a man named Buckthrone while exploring the struggles and experiences of artists. In _The Club of Queer Fellows,_ Buckthrone introduces the narrator to a lesser-known bar that acts as a hangout spot for interesting and offbeat people, such as actors and literary critics. Titled _The Italian Banditti,_ part three of _Tales of a Traveller,_ follows a string of robberies and unlikely heroes. As the fourth and final part of the collection, _The Money Diggers_ features exciting tales of pirates and curses. Based on the real historical figure, Captain William Kidd, _Kidd the Pirate_ depicts a young man who is hired to stop the pirates, but becomes one instead. Also included in the final part of _Tales of a Traveller_ is the famed short story _The Devil and Tom Walker._ After a mysterious figure called Old Scratch offers to reveal the riches of Captain Kidd in exchange for a great price, Tom Walker is faced with a tricky decision.

With tales of underdogs, mystery, horror, and adventure, _Tales of the Traveller_ by Washington Irving guarantees delight. Set in America, Germany, and Paris, _Tales of the Traveller_ is inclusive in setting and genre, displaying some of Washington Irving's best work.

Featuring twenty-seven works of short fiction, and redesigned with a striking new cover and stylish font, this edition of Washington Irving's _Tales of a Traveller_ is accessible and perfect for a contemporary audience.

### Back Jacket

**Filled with odd adventures, stories of pirates, artists and the devil, _Tales of a Traveller_ celebrates horror, legend, and the eccentric protagonists of such tales.** Written by the trailblazing author, Washington Irving, but originally published under a pseudonym, _Tales of a Traveller_ is a collection of short fiction, including the critically acclaimed short story _The Devil and Tom Walker._

**Number of Pages:** 282

**Dimensions:** 0.69 x 8 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** July 27, 2021

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