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Title: GYPSY CODES AND TABOOS
By: Robert Dawson
Format: Paperback

List price: £5.50


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ISBN 10: 1903418194
ISBN 13: 9781903418192
Publisher: ROBERT DAWSON
Pub. date: 1 August, 2002
Pages: 31
Description: An account of Gypsy taboos relating to uncleanliness, marriage, death and burial, status and superstition. Of relevance for all Gypsy studies.
Synopsis: Don't inadvertently offend your traveller acquaintances. This account of the customs and taboos found amongst Northern Gypsies resident in or passing through Derbyshire takes you through uncleanliness, marriage, death and burial, status and superstition. Of relevance for Gypsy studies nationwide. Cover colour may vary.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Robert Dawson
Returns: Non-returnable
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