Of Deals and Devils: "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving

This episode tells the story, "The Devil and Tom Walker," by Washington Irving. The tale recounts the story of Tom Walker, a miserly man who wanders into a gloomy forrest, where the Devil himself offers him a dark deal.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBAEverything Was DifferentMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/everything-was-differentLicense code: OOYHV1KSNWEPHPHGDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPIn the GloamingCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQPourquoi Pas?Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/pourquoi-pasLicense code: D6JJEL1CKTE3LE4TSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSHandel, George Frideric - Sarabande - HWV 437 (Harpsichord)To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel    All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comBeethoven - Piano Sonata No. 17 - The Tempest - III - Op. 31, No. 2To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: OFKEC7IJQNGZHMPY