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100	1		_aSmith, George, _d1830-
245	1	0	_aIncidents in a Gipsy's Life
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-07-25
508			_aTranscribed from the [1894?] Willsons’ edition by David Price
520			_a"Incidents in a Gipsy's Life" by George Smith is a first-person account written in the late 19th century, presumably during the Victorian era. This autobiographical work explores the customs, lifestyle, and experiences of the Romany people, specifically focusing on the author's life. Smith aims to dispel misconceptions about his community, asserting their honesty and Christian values, while highlighting the challenges and joys of living as a gipsy. The narrative details George Smith's upbringing in a gipsy family, his experiences as a horse trader, and his eventual role as the head of a gipsy tribe. He recounts significant events, such as an encounter with Queen Victoria and the success of gipsy galas in various towns. Throughout the text, Smith emphasizes the importance of education for gipsy children and shares insights into their cultural practices, language, and familial bonds. As he reflects on the transition of their traditional lifestyle amidst the encroaching modern world, Smith's candid storytelling offers readers a unique perspective into the gipsy way of life, characterized by a deep connection to nature and a strong sense of identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSmith, George, 1830-
653			_aRomanies -- Great Britain -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52647
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