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Item Details
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WAY OF THE WANDERERS
THE STORY OF TRAVELLERS IN SCOTLAND |
| By: |
Jess Smith |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1780273347 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781780273341 |
| Publisher: |
BIRLINN GENERAL |
| Pub. date: |
2 October, 2015 |
| Pages: |
272 |
| Description: |
Scottish gypsies, known as travellers, have wandered Scotland's roads and byways for centuries, and their turbulent history is captured in this passionate book by Jess Smith, the bestselling author of Jessie's Journey. |
| Synopsis: |
TV programmes like My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, books like Gypsy Boy and the recent disturbances at Dale Farm have created enormous interest in the history and lifestyle of gypsies. Scottish gypsies, known as travellers, have wandered Scotland's roads and byways for centuries, and their turbulent history is captured in this passionate book by Jess Smith, the bestselling author of Jessie's Journey. This is less a conventional history than a personal pilgrimage through the stories, songs and culture of a people for whom freedom is more important than security and a campfire under the stars is preferable to a warm hearth within stone walls. Settled society has always discriminated against travellers and Jess tells shocking stories of bullying, violence, the enforced break-up of families and separate schooling. But drawing on her own and her family's experiences, she also captures the magic and drama of days wandering the roads and working the land, and brings to life the travellers' rich and vibrant traditions. |
| Illustrations: |
16 Plates, black and white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Birlinn Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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