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100 1 _aMacfie, R. A. Scott
_q(Robert Andrew Scott),
_d1868-1935
245 1 0 _aGypsy Coppersmiths in Liverpool and Birkenhead
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-29
505 0 _aEverywhere strangers: everywhere at home -- Imperium in imperio -- Gypsy bagmen -- The tale of a tub -- Parliaments -- The photograph -- The sick boy -- A good work -- The revelation -- An unwritten tongue.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1913 Henry Young and Sons edition by David Price
520 _a"Gypsy Coppersmiths in Liverpool and Birkenhead" by R. A. Scott Macfie is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book explores the lives and culture of a group of Gypsy coppersmiths who settled in Liverpool and Birkenhead, focusing on their unique traditions, skills, and interactions with the local society. The narrative captures the intricacies of their lifestyle, shedding light on the mixture of their vibrant culture within the urban landscape of early 1900s England. Throughout the book, Macfie introduces readers to the central figure of Kola, the chief of the Gypsy tribe, along with a colorful collection of characters including his family and fellow coppersmiths. Through detailed depictions of their daily activities, such as mending copper pots and participating in their own form of commerce, the author highlights both their craftsmanship and their unconventional lifestyle. The narrative also delves into the social dynamics within the Gypsy community, including their meetings, ceremonies, and familial bonds, thereby providing a window into a lesser-known aspect of British society during this time period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRomanies
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62269
999 _c103093
_d103093