BURY ME STANDING The Gypsies and Their Journey by Isabel

A scarce book on European Gypsies. This is a used book in crappy condition: creasing and wear to cover, spine and corners; pages are clean and tanning with age; owners name on first page. Looks rough but perfectly readable, scarce and cheap. See photos for cover blurb and sample page(s). The book in the photos is the actual book you will receive - we never use stock pictures - enjoy!

Publisher's blurb: Gypsies have always intrigued and fascinated - partly because of their mysterious origins, and partly because of the romance of nomadism. But because they resist assimilation, having survived as a distinct people for over a thousand years, they have also been the victims of other people's nationalism and xenophobia. In this fascinating and timely study, Fonseca focuses particularly on the gypsies in Eastern Europe (an estimated 6 million), and their future as a distinct race within a nationalist Europe. While researching the book, Fonseca learned Romany and stayed with the gypsies, becoming deeply involved with their lives, and befriending several gypsy kings. The result is a clolourful and frank book, filled with enthusiasm and curiosity, without lapsing into piety or romanticism.

Book Details

Code: SKU558

Condition: See notes and photos below

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 322

Published: 1996 by Vintage

ISBN: 0099740214

Postage: $6.90

Price: AUD $5.00