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Old Days And Old Ways
Old Days And Old Ways
Old Days And Old Ways
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Old Days And Old Ways

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Maggie was born into a race of Romani Gypsies first discovered within Scotland in the 14th century; they were then known as “Little Egyptians”, which later got corrupted to Gypsy or Gypo, but were known to each other as “Travelers”. People believe this group of Romanies originated from India, but Maggie strongly believes that her race originated from Egypt; hence the endearing name of "Little Egyptians". From the 14th century to the late 18th century, the Gypsies were viewed with deep suspicion, distrust; sold into slavery and put to death by hanging, simply because they were so different from others. They spoke in their own Romani language, which is still intact today. They made their own medicines and potions for themselves and their horses, and, for hundreds of years, worked on the land for farmers but using old skills to make the wooden clothes pegs, paper and wooden flowers baskets, hedge laying and stone walling. They could also live quite well off the wildlife of the country side, needing to buy very little from shops. They would barter for flour, eggs and cheese from the farmers they worked for. Gypsies are a very self-supporting race; a race which is still in strong existence today, and Maggie is very proud to be a part of this race.

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Release dateAug 31, 2018
ISBN9781370436286
Old Days And Old Ways

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    Having always had a deep fascination for the culture and old ways of Romani Gypsies, I found this book such an enjoyable read. Maggie has a way of transporting you effortlessly to these times. I love the way she writes from the heart and her crystal clear memories. I know many of the places she talks about and it is wonderful to imagine what they would have been like in the 40's and 50's, travelling in a wagon with such a close knit family!

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