The Wind on the Heath - A Gypsy Anthology (Romany History Series)This magnificent Gypsy anthology was first published in London 1930. It contains over 300 items of prose and verse gleaned from classical literature, folklore, history and true Gypsy life. It has long been considered unique in its field and is very hard to find in its first edition. We have now re-published this scarce book incorporating the original text and illustrations. The book's 380 pages are divided into 12 sections designed to bring to light the chief facets of Gypsy life. They have been chosen for their historical and anthropological interest and are supported with illustrations of the real Gypsy way of life, and yet the same wind blows over all on this Gypsy heath. Contents include: The Dark Race. - The Roaming Life. - Field and Sky. - Gypsies and Gentiles. - The Romany Chye. - Gypsy Children. - Sturt and Strife. - Black Arts. - A Gypsy Bestiary. - Egipte Speche. - Scholar Gypsies. - Envoy. Also included is a glossary of Romani words. This important book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all with an interest in Gypsy ways. |
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... GYPSIES HONESTEST OF THE HUMAN RACE THE NOMADES THE CUCKOO WILDNESS AND WET THE OLDEST RACE ON EARTH THE YOUTHFUL RUSKIN SPEAKS FANTASTICAL PERSONAGES CHILDREN OF THE WILDERNESS GAIS BOHÉMIENS ARABS OF EUROPE WHERE DO WE COME FROM ?
... GYPSIES HONESTEST OF THE HUMAN RACE THE NOMADES THE CUCKOO WILDNESS AND WET THE OLDEST RACE ON EARTH THE YOUTHFUL RUSKIN SPEAKS FANTASTICAL PERSONAGES CHILDREN OF THE WILDERNESS GAIS BOHÉMIENS ARABS OF EUROPE WHERE DO WE COME FROM ?
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We look indifferently upon what may come, and living by our toil, abandon ourselves blindly to our sar, and avoid only three things;—the Church, the Sea, and the King's Court. Cervantes.
We look indifferently upon what may come, and living by our toil, abandon ourselves blindly to our sar, and avoid only three things;—the Church, the Sea, and the King's Court. Cervantes.
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'Nobody knows whence it comes, brother?' 'I believe not, Jasper.' 'Very poor, brother, not a nes of its own?' 'So they say, Jasper.' 'With every person's bad word, brother?' 'Yes, Jasper, every person is mocking it.
'Nobody knows whence it comes, brother?' 'I believe not, Jasper.' 'Very poor, brother, not a nes of its own?' 'So they say, Jasper.' 'With every person's bad word, brother?' 'Yes, Jasper, every person is mocking it.
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The soul, whose body fears no change of clime, Aims at no virtue, trembles at no crime; But, free and fearless as its clay, shall own No other will upon its fiery throne. When fate commands it, come the mortal srife! I fear not dying, ...
The soul, whose body fears no change of clime, Aims at no virtue, trembles at no crime; But, free and fearless as its clay, shall own No other will upon its fiery throne. When fate commands it, come the mortal srife! I fear not dying, ...
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Come thou, too, black-eyed lass, and try That potent skill in palmisry, Which sixpences can wheedle; Mine is a friendly ... come. from? WHERE we comes from, the dear Lord only knows, and He's too high and mighty to tell the likes of us.
Come thou, too, black-eyed lass, and try That potent skill in palmisry, Which sixpences can wheedle; Mine is a friendly ... come. from? WHERE we comes from, the dear Lord only knows, and He's too high and mighty to tell the likes of us.
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| Title | The Wind on the Heath - A Gypsy Anthology (Romany History Series) |
| Editor | John Sampson |
| Publisher | Read Books Ltd, 2020 |
| ISBN | 152876983X, 9781528769839 |
| Length | 388 pages |
| Subjects | › › Literary Collections / European / General Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social Social Science / Folklore & Mythology Social Science / Minority Studies |
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