The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Derrick Van Bummel
The village schoolmaster in Rip Van Winkle's time.
minor
Also known as Van Bummel
First appearance: Rip Van Winkle
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The schoolmaster who became a militia general and is now in Congress.
Derrick Van Bummel first appears in 0007 rip van winkle.
In Rip Van Winkle: The schoolmaster who became a militia general and is now in Congress.
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