This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 13011947
Title: A History of the Gipsies: with Specimens of the Gipsy Language
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Harry Lamé and the Distributed
Proofreaders Team at pgdp.net
Summary: "A History of the Gipsies: with Specimens of the Gipsy Language" by Walter Simson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the origins, culture, and history of the Gipsy people, particularly focusing on their presence and evolution in Europe and the British Isles. It seeks to provide a comprehensive study of the Gipsies, a group often seen through the lens of prejudice and misunderstanding. The opening of the text outlines the historical context of Gipsies in Great Britain, noting their arrival around the early 16th century and the profound demographic changes they underwent while integrating into society. It discusses the Gipsy population, estimated to be significant, and their migration to America from the long-standing prejudices they faced. Moreover, the piece reflects on the historical narrative surrounding the Gipsies, emphasizing their unique identity and the rich complexity of their existence contrasted against a broader societal backdrop. The author aims to shed light on this often-misunderstood culture by drawing on various aspects of their history, societal contributions, and the intricate dynamics of their relationships with the surrounding populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Simson, Walter
Editor: Simson, James, 1826-
EBook No.: 39665
Published: May 10, 2012
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Romanies -- Languages
Subject: Romanies
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Romanies
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13011947
Title: A History of the Gipsies: with Specimens of the Gipsy Language
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Harry Lamé and the Distributed
Proofreaders Team at pgdp.net
Summary: "A History of the Gipsies: with Specimens of the Gipsy Language" by Walter Simson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the origins, culture, and history of the Gipsy people, particularly focusing on their presence and evolution in Europe and the British Isles. It seeks to provide a comprehensive study of the Gipsies, a group often seen through the lens of prejudice and misunderstanding. The opening of the text outlines the historical context of Gipsies in Great Britain, noting their arrival around the early 16th century and the profound demographic changes they underwent while integrating into society. It discusses the Gipsy population, estimated to be significant, and their migration to America from the long-standing prejudices they faced. Moreover, the piece reflects on the historical narrative surrounding the Gipsies, emphasizing their unique identity and the rich complexity of their existence contrasted against a broader societal backdrop. The author aims to shed light on this often-misunderstood culture by drawing on various aspects of their history, societal contributions, and the intricate dynamics of their relationships with the surrounding populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Simson, Walter
Editor: Simson, James, 1826-
EBook No.: 39665
Published: May 10, 2012
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Romanies -- Languages
Subject: Romanies
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Romanies
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.