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100	1		_aCrabb, James, _d1774-1851
245	1	4	_aThe Gipsies' Advocate : _bOr, Observations on the Origin, Character, Manners, and Habits of the English Gipsies
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-11-17
508			_aTranscribed from the 1831 edition by David Price
520			_a"The Gipsies' Advocate" by James Crabb is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The author aims to shed light on the origins, characteristics, and lifestyles of the English Gipsies while advocating for a more compassionate understanding of this marginalized group. Crabb engages with the reader's sympathies, calling for benevolence and reform towards the Gipsy community rather than judgement based on common prejudices. At the start of the book, the author introduces his motivations for writing and highlights both the historical misunderstandings and the societal challenges faced by the Gipsies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding their origins, appearing to trace their lineage through various hypotheses, including possible Hindoo connections. Crabb reflects on his own firsthand experiences visiting Gipsy camps, implying a desire to correct misconceptions about their culture and habits. The opening sets the tone for a work intending to inspire action towards the Gipsies’ moral and spiritual improvement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRomanies -- England
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19852
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