Project Gutenberg 2007-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 333 Leland, Charles Godfrey 1824 1903 Leland, Charles G. Breitmann, Hans Breitman, Hans 12036221 The Gypsies Transcribed from the 1882 Houghton, Mifflin and Company edition by David Price "The Gypsies" by Charles Godfrey Leland is an ethnographic account written in the late 19th century that explores the lives and languages of various gypsy communities across different nations. Leland shares his personal experiences and observations of the Romany culture, highlighting notable groups such as the musical gypsies of Russia, American gypsies, and others throughout Europe. The work mixes travel writing with a comprehensive study of their languages, traditions, and societal roles. The opening of the book introduces the author’s fascination with gypsies and outlines his intentions for the narrative, which combines personal encounters and scholarly analysis. Leland reflects on the charm of the gypsy lifestyle and expresses a deep appreciation for their connection to nature and freedom. He discusses his journey through engaging with different gypsy groups, and the ways he was welcomed and accepted into their communities. This segment sets the stage for a rich exploration of their cultures, beliefs, and the significant yet often misunderstood aspects of gypsy life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Romanies DX Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Language & Communication 680719 2025-07-09T12:55:51.281229 text/html 699666 2013-03-16T14:48:16 text/html 357207 2025-07-09T12:56:02.632156 application/epub+zip 360000 2025-07-09T12:55:54.057173 application/epub+zip 350180 2025-07-09T12:55:52.434239 application/epub+zip 592735 2025-07-09T12:56:08.233102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528867 2025-07-09T12:56:00.807140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488363 2022-09-10T15:59:52.301758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 607999 2025-07-09T12:55:49.951199 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 607817 2007-10-10T14:04:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19115 2025-07-09T12:56:08.368120 application/rdf+xml 11703 2025-07-09T12:55:52.969203 image/jpeg 3131 2025-07-09T12:55:52.702184 image/jpeg 269809 2013-03-16T14:48:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 245540 2007-10-10T14:04:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 336361 2025-07-09T12:55:51.335213 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia