Gypsies of Britain
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- Synopsis
- This title tells the story of the Romany Gypsies in Britain. Where they came from, how they arrived. It explores their travelling way of life and their traditional occupations, including harvesting, making baskets, dealing in horses, fortune telling and rat catching to royalty. Their impact on traditional museum dancing. It reveals their service as preachers and soldiers and their continuing contribution to life in Britain today.TOC: I: Origins /II: Lifestyle /III: Occupations /IV: Preachers and soldiers /V: Britain's Gypsies Today
- Copyright:
- 2013
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780747813859
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780747812364
- Publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 06/18/13
- Copyrighted By:
- Janet Keet-Black
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.