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THE GIPSIES' ADVOCATE
By James Crabb (A5, 98 pages)
Reprint of the Third
Edition, originally published in 1832.
The Reverend James Crabb
of Southampton tried to encourage others to join him in his attempts
to improve the lives of Gypsies in Britain. Although not named,
other than William Stanley the evangelist, there are clues to
the identity of some of those for whom he provided shelter, education
and employment.
If you would like to
know what life was like for your Traveller ancestors in the early
1800s, then this is the book to read, particularly if you harbour
romantic notions of the 'carefree' Romany of bygone days. Life
could be harsh - Crabb was motivated after witnessing a Gypsy
being condemned to death while his non-Gypsy accomplice was spared
the gallows.
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including P&P: UK £7.50; Europe £8.40;
Worldwide Airmail £9.50.
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