Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 119 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Yankee Gypsies Produced by Anthony J. Adam, and David Widger "Yankee Gypsies" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of reflective prose written in the mid-19th century and showcases the author’s acute observations of New England’s wandering beggars. The book delves into themes of compassion, empathy, and the complexities of human experience, particularly emphasizing the life of those on the fringes of society. Whittier's work captures not only the lives of these individuals but also his own childhood memories intertwined with their stories. In this engaging narrative, Whittier introduces a series of colorful characters who traverse his rural New England landscape, with a particular focus on a group known as the "Yankee Gypsies." He recalls vivid interactions with various beggars, each with their own unique stories and quirks, revealing their emotional struggles and societal perceptions. Through these encounters, Whittier reflects on themes of humanity and morality, grappling with the tension between benevolence and suspicion that accompanies his encounters. Overall, "Yankee Gypsies" serves as both a nostalgic recollection of the author's youth and a thoughtful commentary on humanity's often overlooked members. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tramps -- New England PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 63246 2025-08-01T07:39:12.623501 text/html 58652 2012-11-12T08:07:46 text/html; charset=us-ascii 23637 2012-11-12T08:08:36 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 94631 2025-08-01T07:39:17.304487 application/epub+zip 93551 2025-08-01T07:39:15.057494 application/epub+zip 88609 2025-08-01T07:39:13.987495 application/epub+zip 174127 2025-08-01T07:39:18.910479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169072 2025-08-01T07:39:16.688477 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134746 2022-09-01T08:32:41.709930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54226 2025-08-01T07:39:12.389504 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54020 2008-08-10T17:36:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22701 2008-08-10T17:38:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18271 2025-08-01T07:39:19.033484 application/rdf+xml 11569 2025-08-01T07:39:14.487494 image/jpeg 2949 2025-08-01T07:39:14.241494 image/jpeg 92275 2025-08-01T07:39:12.630503 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