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100	1		_aLeland, Charles Godfrey, _d1824-1903
245	1	4	_aThe English Gipsies and Their Language
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-07-25
508			_aTranscribed from the 1874 Trubner & Co. edition by David Price
520			_a"The English Gipsies and Their Language" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a cultural and linguistic study written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Gipsy community in England, focusing on their customs, language, and unique way of life. Leland emphasizes the importance of original accounts gathered directly from Gipsies themselves, presenting their language and stories to preserve a rapidly vanishing culture. The opening of the book sets the tone for this exploration by outlining Leland's personal interactions with Gipsies and his mission to document their ways authentically. He shares anecdotes and illustrates the intimate connection he forged with his subjects, showcasing their distinct worldview shaped by centuries of nomadic life. Leland's insights reveal both the Gipsy's pride in their language and culture, and the challenges they face in modern society, providing readers with a rich tapestry of stories and valuable cultural observations that invite further inquiry into the lives of these often misunderstood people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRomanies -- England
653			_aEnglish language -- Slang
653			_aRomani language
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16358
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