Study Guide - The Devil and Tom Walker

The Devil and Tom Walker is one of the most famous short stories by Washington Irving. The work was published in 1824 as part of the "Money-Diggers" series, in his short story collection, "Tales of a Traveller." Learn more about Tom Walker and his encounter with Old Scratch.

Washington Irving wrote: "About the year 1727, just at the time when earthquakes were prevalent in New England, and shook many tall sinners down upon their knees, there lived near this place a meagre miserly fellow of the name of Tom Walker." Discover The Devil and Tom Walker--with this study guide.