02026cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000400012624500160016626400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800830039952011410048253400450162365300130166885600430168122939UtSlPG20260610133528.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12036221  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDX1 aLeland, Charles Godfrey,d1824-190314aThe Gypsies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-10  aTranscribed from the 1882 Houghton, Mifflin and Company edition by David Price  a"The Gypsies" by Charles Godfrey Leland is an ethnographic account written in the late 19th century that explores the lives and languages of various gypsy communities across different nations. Leland shares his personal experiences and observations of the Romany culture, highlighting notable groups such as the musical gypsies of Russia, American gypsies, and others throughout Europe. The work mixes travel writing with a comprehensive study of their languages, traditions, and societal roles.  The opening of the book introduces the author’s fascination with gypsies and outlines his intentions for the narrative, which combines personal encounters and scholarly analysis. Leland reflects on the charm of the gypsy lifestyle and expresses a deep appreciation for their connection to nature and freedom. He discusses his journey through engaging with different gypsy groups, and the ways he was welcomed and accepted into their communities. This segment sets the stage for a rich exploration of their cultures, beliefs, and the significant yet often misunderstood aspects of gypsy life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRomanies40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22939