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A little gipsy lass : A story of moorland and wild
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
BOOKS FOR GIRLS By May Baldwin.
A Little Gipsy Lass. - CHAPTER I. LOTTY LEE.
CHAPTER II. HOW ANTONY HAPPENED TO BE THERE.
CHAPTER III. IN GIPSY CAMP AND CARAVAN.
CHAPTER IV. 'EVER BEEN AN INFANT PRODIGY?' SAID LOTTY.
CHAPTER V. THE QUEEREST SHOW.—A DAY IN THE WILDS.
CHAPTER VI. 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
CHAPTER VII. POOR ANTONY WAS DROWNING!
Lotty Lee, a spirited gypsy girl, wanders the mist‑cloaked moorlands of northern England, where the wind whistles through ancient bracken and the sea flashes gold at sunset. A solitary traveler arrives at a desolate station, clutching a heavy portmanteau and searching for the fabled Gypsy encampment of Nat Lee. Their brief encounter hints at a night of music, dancing, and whispered legends that swirl around the fire-lit road.
As the evening deepens, the pair are drawn into a world of wandering caravans, roaring bears and mischievous songs that echo across the wilderness. The narrative balances tender moments of friendship with the thrill of untamed nature, inviting listeners to feel the crunch of heather underfoot and the distant call of a distant gull. The early chapters set a vivid stage—wild landscapes, colorful characters, and a promise of adventure that will carry the story far beyond the moor’s edge.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (368K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 1907.
Credits
Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Sep 29, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1840–1910
A navy surgeon turned storyteller, he poured his seafaring experience into fast-moving adventure tales that captivated young Victorian readers. His books mix action, travel, and a practical enthusiasm for the outdoors.
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