
audiobook
by George Smith
I’VE BEEN A GIPSYING
Other Works by GEORGE SMITH of Coalville.
To
PREFATORY NOTE.
NOTE TO SECOND EDITION.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
A Sunday Ramble among the Gipsies upon Pump Hill and Loughton.
Rambles among the Gipsies in Epping Forest.
Rambles among the Gipsies upon Wanstead Flats.
Rambles among the Gipsies at Northampton Races.
A compassionate observer steps into the world of England’s itinerant families, sharing vivid sketches of their daily wanderings, homes of canvas and wagon, and the bright, restless spirits of their children. Through candid encounters on the outskirts of London, the narrator captures both the simple joys of campfire songs and the harsher realities of poverty and prejudice that shadow these communities.
The book balances heartfelt anecdotes with thoughtful commentary, urging readers to look beyond romantic myths and consider the genuine challenges faced by the gypsy population. It offers a blend of personal stories, social insight, and gentle appeals for empathy, inviting listeners to reflect on the lives of those often overlooked in Victorian society.
Full title
I've been a Gipsying or, Rambles among our Gipsies and their children in their tents and vans or, Rambles among our Gipsies and their children in their tents and vans
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (724K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2020-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1831–1895
Raised in the brickfields and largely self-educated, this Victorian reformer turned firsthand hardship into books that argued for better treatment of working children and marginalized communities. His writing mixes social protest with close observation, giving readers a vivid look at lives often ignored in nineteenth-century Britain.
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