Tent life with English Gipsies in Norway by Hubert Smith
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| Author | Smith, Hubert (Solicitor) |
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| LoC No. | 04006436 |
| Title | Tent life with English Gipsies in Norway |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Tent Life with English Gipsies in Norway" by Hubert Smith is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account chronicles the author's adventurous journey through Norway alongside a group of English gipsies, capturing the essence of their nomadic lifestyle as they camp and travel through stunning natural landscapes. The book offers fascinating insights into both the experiences of gipsies and the beauty of Norway. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the journey the author is about to undertake. Following a night of rest in the gipsies' camp, the author awakens to find that their gipsy companions have left, leaving only their travel notes behind. This moment introduces the themes of solitude and the fleeting nature of camp life. As the author prepares his own tent and outlines the group’s provisions and equipment, readers are introduced to vital characters, including the spirited Esmeralda, and are taken through detailed preparations involving the selection of donkeys and careful packing for their adventure ahead. The initial chapters focus on their setup and arrangements for camping, promising a blend of colorful experiences filled with interactions among the gipsies and the surrounding Norwegian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Norway -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Romanies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57942 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 287 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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