WHERE THE RIVER BENDS: Tales of Travelling Folk - Couverture souple

WILLS, MR RAYMOND ARNOLD

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1520302711 ISBN 13 : 9781520302713

Editeur : Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

This is the story of the nomadic peoples known as Gypsies, Roma and Travellers'. Ray Wills takes us through their early history then of their arrival in Europe and the UK,delving in depth into their life in Southern England from their initial arrival up to the present day. The book covers their time spent within the south of England from their home in the New Forest area with its surroundings of outstanding scenic beauty. Followed by their journeys to the outlaying towns and villages of the nearby counties of Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Somerset. The book follows their seasonal long road trips, traditional fair's and shows, throughout the UK. Including their many work location's and popular venue's for fruit picking, hop picking and horse trading. We discover their strong family traditions and their custom's as well as their joy's and tribulation's and how they endured much prejudice and stigma associated with their free way of life. There are many of Rays poems and stories throughout providing a rich and fascinating background. Here is an assortment and abundance of folklore and tale's about these local Gypsies and travelling folk, their way of life and culture. Providing a fascinating read and insightful glimpse into their world during a period of British history which is lost forever and was in many ways unique. The author delves into and uncovers the lives of local peoples and those of the literary and art world who frequented the area at that particular period in history. Here is an area of England steeped in character and rich literary heritage, and this is an imaginative, original and unique way to present the Gypsy travelling peoples story. The book is enriched with the distinctive art work of the Dawn Grant Harrison with photos from the authors wife Brenda Wills. Mr. Wills takes the reader on a uniquely compelling journey and poetic ramble and a great deal of the book is loosely based upon his personal knowledge of the locality and its people. Making this a fascinating read and a delightful journey of discovery for both the general reader and the serious student alike.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1520302711
• ISBN 13: 9781520302713
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 498
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