Way of the Wanderers [electronic resource] : The Story of Travellers in Scotland
Smith, Jess2012
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'Jess reveals a way of life that leaves the reader full of admiration' - Mary Horner
Scottish Gypsies, known as Travellers or Tinkers, have wandered Scotland's roads and byways for centuries. Their turbulent history is captured in this passionate new book by Jess Smith, the bestselling author of Jessie's Journey and a Traveller herself. Her quest for the truth takes her on a personal journey of discovery through the tales, songs and culture of the 'pilgrims of the mist', who preferred freedom to security, and a campfire under the stars to a hearth within stone walls.
The history Jess has uncovered reveals centuries of prejudice and shocking violence by settled society against Travellers, including the enforced break-up of families and separate schooling. But drawing on her own and her family's experiences as they wandered the glens and braes of Scotland, she also captures the magic and rich traditions of a life lived outside conventional boundaries.
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Author:
Smith, Jess, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Birlinn, 2012
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Jess Smith was raised in a large family of Scottish travellers. She is married with three children and six grandchildren. As a traditional storyteller, she is in great demand for live performances throughout Scotland. Her autobiographical trilogy began with Jessie's Journey, continued with Tales from the Tent and concludes with Tears for a Tinker. She has also written a novel, Bruar's Rest.
ISBN:
9780857905659
Language:
English
BRN:
1522732
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