Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 64 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Yankee Gypsies Produced by Anthony J. Adam, and David Widger "Yankee Gypsies" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of reflective prose written in the mid-19th century and showcases the author’s acute observations of New England’s wandering beggars. The book delves into themes of compassion, empathy, and the complexities of human experience, particularly emphasizing the life of those on the fringes of society. Whittier's work captures not only the lives of these individuals but also his own childhood memories intertwined with their stories. In this engaging narrative, Whittier introduces a series of colorful characters who traverse his rural New England landscape, with a particular focus on a group known as the "Yankee Gypsies." He recalls vivid interactions with various beggars, each with their own unique stories and quirks, revealing their emotional struggles and societal perceptions. Through these encounters, Whittier reflects on themes of humanity and morality, grappling with the tension between benevolence and suspicion that accompanies his encounters. Overall, "Yankee Gypsies" serves as both a nostalgic recollection of the author's youth and a thoughtful commentary on humanity's often overlooked members. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tramps -- New England PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 63135 63144 2024-09-01T07:35:22.195341 2023-10-01T07:04:36.583856 text/html text/html 58652 2012-11-12T08:07:46 text/html; charset=us-ascii 23637 2012-11-12T08:08:36 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 72245 2024-09-01T07:35:25.437334 application/epub+zip 71404 2024-09-01T07:35:23.400337 application/epub+zip 71405 2024-09-01T07:35:22.643372 application/epub+zip 139588 2024-09-01T07:35:26.991340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134537 2024-09-01T07:35:24.964343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134746 2022-09-01T08:32:41.709930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54226 54198 2024-09-01T07:35:21.980369 2023-10-01T07:04:36.415873 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 54020 2008-08-10T17:36:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22701 2008-08-10T17:38:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17971 2024-09-01T07:35:27.121316 application/rdf+xml 11567 2024-09-01T07:35:22.985341 image/jpeg 2950 2024-09-01T07:35:22.811340 image/jpeg 72896 2024-09-01T07:35:22.202346 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia