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The Gypsies

The Gypsies

Leland, Charles G.

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ISBN10: 116262325X
ISBN13: 9781162623252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.79 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Gypsies is a book written by Charles G. Leland that offers an in-depth exploration of the history, culture, and traditions of the Romani people, commonly known as Gypsies. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers different aspects of the Gypsy way of life, including their origins, language, music, dance, religion, and social customs. Leland draws on his personal experiences living among Gypsies in Europe and America, as well as historical and anthropological research, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this fascinating and often misunderstood group. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that help to bring the Gypsy world to life. Overall, The Gypsies is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this enigmatic and resilient people.1924. The reader will find in this book sketches of experience among gypsies of different nations by one who speaks their language and is conversant with their ways. These embrace descriptions of the justly famed musical gypsies of St. Petersburg and Moscow, by whom the writer was received literally as a brother; of the Austrian gypsies, especially those composing the first Romany orchestra of that country. Contents: Russian Gypsies; Austrian Gypsies; English, Welsh and American Gypsies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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