The story centers on the "witching" atmosphere of Sleepy Hollow, a valley believed to be haunted by various spirits, most notably the .
: Ichabod Crane competes with the local "rowdy" Brom Bones for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, largely motivated by her father’s immense wealth. Sleepy Hollow
: After a harvest party at the Van Tassel estate where ghost stories are shared, a dejected Ichabod begins his lonely trek home. The story centers on the "witching" atmosphere of