02299cam a22003373u 4500 39665 UtSlPG 20260610133916.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13011947 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DX Simson, Walter A History of the Gipsies: with Specimens of the Gipsy Language Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-10 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Harry Lamé and the Distributed Proofreaders Team at pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Romanies -- Languages Romanies Simson, James, 1826- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39665 80504 80504