Download or read book Nan of the Gypsies written by Grace May North and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nan of the Gypsies by Grace May North is a captivating tale that delves deep into the life and adventures of Nan, a spirited gypsy girl. North's vivid storytelling, combined with rich cultural insights and character development, offers readers a mesmerizing journey into the world of gypsies, filled with mystery, romance, and adventure.
Download or read book NAN OF THE GYPSIES A Coming of Age novel written by Grace May North and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FREE “Coming of Age” YA book about Gypsies in America. Nan is an orphan child travelling with a gypsy caravan in California. She is adopted and educated by a wealthy woman who loves her as if she were her own child. Her benefactress loses her fortune, but Nan does her part to help the household survive economically. When her long lost uncle arrives from Romania, Nan learns that her father was a famous Gypsy musician and her mother came from a wealthy and important Romanian family. When her mother and father died unexpectedly when she was a baby, she was given to her father’s sister to be raised among the Gypsies. Difficulties among the Gypsy clan forced her to leave the caravan, and thus she was adopted and raised by the wealthy woman. In the end, a neighbour boy who has loved Nan for years, proposes and they get married. They go on a Gypsy honeymoon in a ‘roulotte.’ (round-topped wooden caravan pulled by horse). What happens next you ask? Well, you’ll just have to download and read this FREE book to find out for yourself. NOTE: Some interesting parts of this story are that this book was written in 1926, and it takes place in southern California. The band of Gypsies were in fact, trying to go over the border into Mexico.
Download or read book Nan Of The Gypsies written by Grace May North and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace May North's "Nan of the Gypsies" follows the story of Nan, a young girl who becomes entangled with a group of gypsies. The narrative delves into Nan's experiences as she learns about the unique way of life of the gypsies and forms unexpected connections. Set against the backdrop of the gypsy community, the story unfolds with themes of cultural exploration, friendship, and the allure of the unknown. Through Nan's interactions with the gypsies and her growing fascination with their lifestyle, readers are immersed in a tale of discovery. The novella delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of choices. As Nan navigates the balance between her own world and the one presented by the gypsies, she embodies the qualities of curiosity and the desire for connection. "Nan of the Gypsies" captures the essence of cultural curiosity and the human longing for understanding. Grace May North's storytelling invites readers to follow Nan's journey, reflecting on the significance of different ways of life and the meaningful relationships that can emerge from unexpected encounters.
Download or read book Nan written by Sharon Bohn Gmelch and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 1991-05-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Mead Award finalist! Nan Donohoe was an Irish Travelling woman, one of Ireland’s indigenous gypsies or “tinkers.” Traditionally, they traveled the countryside making and repairing tinware, sweeping chimneys, selling small household wares, and doing odd-job work. Over time, they came to live on the roadside in trailers and in government-built camps. Told largely in her own voice, Nan’s saga begins in 1919 with her birth in a tent in the Irish Midlands; it follows her life in Ireland and England, in countryside and city slums, through adversity and adventure. Gmelch brings to her task not only the resources of anthropology, but the skill of a sensitive writer and a warmth that allows her to see Nan as a person, not a subject. What emerges is a human story, filled with cruelty and compassion, sorrow and humor, bad luck and good.
Download or read book Gypsies and Travellers in Housing written by Smith, David M. and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2013-07-17 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original and timely text is the first published research from the UK to address the neglected topic of the increasing (and largely enforced) settlement of Gypsies and Travellers in conventional housing. It highlights the complex and emergent tensions and dynamics inherent when policy and popular discourse combine to frame ethnic populations within a narrative of movement. The authors have extensive knowledge of the communities and experience as policy practitioners and researchers and consider the changing culture and dynamics experienced by ethnic Gypsies and Travellers. They explore the gendered social, health and economic impacts of settlement and demonstrate the tenacity of cultural formations and their adaptability in the face of policy-driven constraints that are antithetical to traditional lifestyles. The groundbreaking book is essential reading for policy makers; professionals and practitioners working with housed Gypsies and Travellers. It will also be of interest to sociologists, anthropologists, social policy and housing specialists and anybody interested in the experiences and responses of marginalized communities in urban and rural settings. Royalties for this book are to be divided equally between the Gypsy Council and Travellers Aid Trust.
Download or read book THE MYSTERIOUS SHIN SHIRA Magical Mystery and Adventure in Victorian London written by George Edward Farrow and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious Shin Shira is a being from an unknown realm who is more like a man than he is a magical being. An ancestor Shin Shira had annoyed the narrator’s great grandmother, and she cast a spell on Shin Shira which would make him appear and disappear whenever the old lady chose. Unfortunately, it didn't work on Shin Shira’s ancestor but hundreds of years later, it somehow works on Shin Shira. Shin Shira recounts a variety of adventures and mysteries about his comings and goings, involving a dragon, a roc, a Duchess, a magic carpet, a lame duck, the disappearance of a famous diamond and other fabulous things, before he attempted to settle down as a proper Gentleman in Victorian London. But just how does the spell work and why does Shin Shira keep disappearing at the most inopportune moments? 10% of profits from the sale of this book are donated to charity. =============== KEYWORDS/TAGS: Mysterious Shin Shira, Victorian, London, Magician, magical being, appear, disappear, , little one, time, Lionel, great King, friend, yellow, jewel, Princess, Dwarf, Duchess, Queen, Majesty, turban, beautiful, strange, extraordinary, Chief, book, Baghdad, Shah, crystal, fairies, Grand, stone, gentleman, Shin Shira, Magic, diamond, Dick, Mustapha, Oriental, Slave, gracious, Fridge, power, Panjandrum, Magic Carpet, Royal Court, Lady, Lord, disappear, Physician, adventure, action, Marjorie, MYSTERY, Dragon, Roc, Lame Duck, Betty, Appear, Dragon, magic Carpet , Mad Bull, Queen Of Hearts, illusion,
Download or read book STORIES OF GEORGIA USA 27 illustrated stories written by Joel Chandler Harris and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the storyteller behind the Uncle Remus stories comes a young person's history of Georgia. Herein are 27 stories about prominent people and events in the History of the State of Georgia which stretch from the Spanish explorations of De Soto through the founding of the Georgia Colony, the War of Independence and the American Civil War to the post war peace. These stories are accompanied by 45 pen and ink illustrations by an unknown artist. Today, more than one hundred years later, the timeless appeal of these stories makes them an interesting and valuable item of Georgiana. Some of the stories in this volume are: A Search For Treasure. Oglethorpe And His Gentle Colony The Empress Of Georgia Aunt Nancy Hart. A Negro Patriot. The Yazoo Fraud The Cotton Gin. The Creeks And The Creek War Two Famous Indian Chiefs. A Queer Case. Georgia Wit And Humor. Slavery And Secession. Georgia In The War. A Daring Adventure. The Reconstruction Period. In preparing the pages in this volume, Joel Chandler Harris (1848 – 1908) has had in view the desirability of familiarizing the Citizens of Georgia with the salient facts of the State's history in a way that shall make the further study of that history not only interesting, but also a delight. The characterizations herein were for the first time brought together from many sources which, at the time, were little known and, at the time, out of print. However, the history of Georgia from 1896 (when this book was published) until the present now exists in altogether different locations. Considering Chandler-Harris compiled and penned this volume aged about 35, here’s an opportunity for a budding young author to add an addendum and bring this volume up to date…. 10% of the publisher’s profit will be donated to Charities. ------- KEYWORDS/TAGS: Stories from Georgia, Joel Chandler-Harris, action, active, adventure, Adams, American, American Civil War, Andrews, army, attack, Augusta, Mary Aunt Nancy, Austin, Bosomworth, Brer Rabbit, British, Brown, Bunkley, camp, Captain, Carolina, charge, Cherokees, Clarke, Colonel, colonists, Colony, commander, condition, Congress, convention, cotton gin, County, courage, Crawford, Creeks, declare, dollars, Dooly, duty, Elijah, England, expedition, Florida, Fuller, General, Georgia, Government, Governor, history, war of independence, Indians, Jackson, James, Judge, King, Legislature, Liberty, locomotive, Longstreet, Major, march, Matthews, McGillivray, Mcintosh, militia, Mississippi, money, movement, nationhood, negroes, North, officers, Oglethorpe, peace, President, Province, queen, Revolution, River, Robert, Sallette, Savannah, secession, slaves, soldiers, South, Spaniards, spirit, State, Thomas, Toombs, Tories, Railway train, USA, Uncle Remus, United states, villages, Washington, Whitney, William, wounded, Yazoo Fraud
Download or read book Buckland s Book of Gypsy Magic written by Raymond Buckland and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving together lore, legend, and belief Buckland’s Book of Gypsy Magic revives the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romany people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanted volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani’s secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Start tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart’s desire. Includes a glossary of Romany words.
Download or read book Gypsies in Nineteenth Century Children s Books written by Jean Kommers and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the origin and development of the presentation of gypsies as narrative device in West-European children’s literature.
Download or read book Gypsies written by Anne Sutherland and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 1986-07-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gypsies portrayed in this book are the Vlax-speaking Rom, the largest group of Gypsies in the United States, numbering 500,000. Not officially recognized as a minority in the U.S. until 1972, Gypsies have led an almost entirely invisible existence here. Now in this fascinating workthe first complete account of American GypsiesSutherland has produced an in-depth look at the full range of everyday social life among the Rom. Separate, elusive, complex, and unique among the people of the world, Gypsies have preserved their traditional way of life. How have they avoided assimilation? What keeps them apart? How are they organized, and what do they believe? These and other important questions about these hidden Americans are addressed in Sutherlands contemporary study.
Download or read book The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island written by Laura Lee Hope and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island" is an enchanting children's book written by Laura Lee Hope. It is part of the beloved Bobbsey Twins series. In this thrilling adventure, the Bobbsey Twins—Nan, Bert, Flossie, and Freddie—find themselves on a fascinating journey to Blueberry Island. The Twins are excited to spend their summer vacation on this remote island, known for its abundant blueberry bushes and breathtaking landscapes. As they arrive on Blueberry Island, the Twins are greeted by friendly locals and a sense of tranquility. They embark on explorations, discovering hidden paths, and immersing themselves in the island's natural beauty. Along the way, they encounter wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and even a mischievous squirrel named Snoop. The Twins engage in various activities, such as berry picking, fishing, and picnicking. They make new friends among the islanders and learn about the island's history and folklore. However, their peaceful adventure takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a mysterious treasure map. Determined to solve the puzzle and uncover the island's secrets, the Twins embark on a thrilling treasure hunt. Throughout their journey, the Bobbsey Twins demonstrate their resourcefulness, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. They rely on each other and their newfound friends to decipher clues, overcome challenges, and uncover the hidden treasure. As they delve deeper into the island's mysteries, they learn valuable lessons about trust, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. "The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island" is a captivating tale that sparks the imagination of young readers. It combines elements of adventure, mystery, and the wonders of nature, providing an engaging and entertaining reading experience. This delightful book encourages children to embrace their curiosity, appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and cherish the bonds of friendship."
Download or read book From Morality to Mayhem written by Julian Lovelock and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories we read as children are the ones that stay with us the longest, and from the nineteenth century until the 1950s stories about schools held a particular fascination. Many will remember the goings-on at such earnest establishments as Tom Brown’s Rugby, St Dominic’s, Greyfriars, the Chalet School, Malory Towers and Linbury Court. In the second part of the twentieth century, with more liberal social attitudes and the advent of secondary education for all, these moral tales lost their appeal and the school story very nearly died out. More recently, however, a new generation of compromised schoolboy and schoolgirl heroes – Pennington, Tyke Tiler, Harry Potter and Millie Roads – have given it a new and challenging relevance. Focusing mainly on novels written for young people, From Morality to Mayhem charts the fall and rise of the school story, from the grim accounts of Victorian times to the magic and mayhem of our own age. In doing so it considers how fictional schools not only reflect but sometimes influence real life. This captivating study will appeal to those interested in children’s literature and education, both students and the general reader, taking us on a not altogether comfortable trip down memory lane.
Download or read book The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island written by Laura Lee Hope and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bobs a Girl Detective written by Grace May North and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marjorie Dean s Romance written by Pauline Lester and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marjorie Dean at Hamilton Arms written by Pauline Lester and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story explores Marjorie's personal growth, friendships, and the challenges she faces in her life.
