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Gypsy Magic

Author : Patrinella Cooper
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 9781578632619
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Magic written by Patrinella Cooper and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2002-02-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gypsies are justly famed for their psychic powers and the ability to curse or bring good luck to those that cross their path." A sparkling compilation of secrets passed down from one generation to the next, Gypsy Magic offers readers simple techniques for harnessing "zee energy" to bring about good luck, health, wealth, happiness, and love. Author Patrinella Cooper draws upon her Romany heritage and tells readers "how the Gypsy tradition helped me to develop my own power, which in turn enables me to help other people, through magic and fortune-telling." Perfect for anyone interested in the interplay between nature and divination, this introduction to the gypsy traditions shows how to unlock the power of palmistry, tarot, dreams, tea leaves, and, of course, crystal balls. In addition to sharing time-tested natural remedies and healing herbs, Cooper shares her traveler's insight into reading nature's signs and omens, from stars and seasons to birds and plants. Gypsy Magic also reveals how to attract good luck with charms, protect against curses, harness the power of the planets, and weave simple spells.

Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic

Author : Raymond Buckland
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1609251652
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic written by Raymond Buckland and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving together lore, legend, and belief Buckland’s Book of Gypsy Magic revives the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romany people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanted volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani’s secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Start tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart’s desire. Includes a glossary of Romany words.

Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune-telling

Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune-telling written by Charles Godfrey Leland and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1891. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIV.' A GYPSY MAGIC SPELL. HOKKANI BASO LELLIN DUDIKABIN, OR THE GREAT SECRET CHILDREN'S RHYMES AND INCANTATIONS TEN LITTLE INDIAN BOYS AND TEN LITTLE ACORN GIRLS OF MARCELLUS BURDI- GALENSIS. HERE is a meaningless rhyme very common among children. It is repeated while "counting off" --or "out" --those who are taking part in a game, and allotting to each a place. There are many versions of it, but the following is exactly word for word what I learned when a boy in Philadelphia: -- Ekkeri (or ickery), akkery, u-kcry an, Fillisi', follasy, Nicholas John, Queebee - quabee -- Irishman (or, Irish Mary), Stingle 'em--stangle 'em--buck! With a very little alteration This chapter is reproduced, but with much addition, from one in my work entitled "The Gypsies," published in Boston, 1881, by Houghton and Mifflin. London: Trubner Sc Co. The addition will be the most interesting portion to the folk-lorist. in sounds, and not more than children make of these verses in different places, this may be read as follows: -- Ek-keri (yekori) akairi, you kair an, Fillissin, follasy, Nakelas jan Kivi, kavi--Irishman, Stini, stani--buck! This is, of course, nonsense, but it is Romany or gypsy nonsense, and it may be thus translated very accurately: -- First--here--you begin! Castle, gloves. You don't play! Go on! Kivi--a kettle. How are you? Stdni, buck. The common version of the rhyme begins with-- "One--ery--two--ery, ickery an." But one-ery is an exact translation of ek-keri; ek, or yek, meaning one in gypsy. (Ek-orus, or yek-korus, means once). And it is remarkable that in-- "Hickory dickory dock, The rat ran up the clock, The clock struck one, And down he run, Hickory dickory dock." We have hickory, or ek-keri, again followed by a significant one. It may be observed that while my firs...

Gypsy Witch Spell Book

Author : Charles Lealand
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781606110621
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Witch Spell Book written by Charles Lealand and published by . This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A RARE -- CENTURIES OLD -- COLLECTION OF CUSTOMS, USAGES AND CEREMONIES OF GYPSY CLANS IN MATTERS OF WITCHCRAFT, LOVE POTIONS, SPELL CASTING AND FORTUNE TELLING Many believe the gypsies to be a mysterious race who possess supernatural powers. There has even been speculation that the various clans originated from outer space and migrated here from beyond the stars eons ago, trying to mix in (unsuccessfully) with the rest of the world s population. They have their own language, their own life style, their own moral code and travel like nomads from place to place as if searching for their true home. Outsiders are not welcome. They do not share their occult secrets with others, their knowledge being handed down from generation to generation via oral tradition. The author Charles G. Leland was befriended by several gypsy clans after doing honest interviews in various academic journals. This Volume Covers Such Fascinating Topics As: +Shamanism, Sorcery, Vindictive And Mischievous Magic + Charms And Conjurations To Cure And Heal + Gypsy Exorcisms + A Curious Old Italian Secret +The Magic Virtues Of Garlic + Calling Upon The Spirits Of Earth And Air + Egg Lore And Egg Proverbs + To Cure Or Protect Animals + The Recovery Of Stolen Property + The Haunts And Habits Of Witches + Bogeys And Humbugs + The Principles Of Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling + Romance Based On Chance Or Hope + Gypsy Magic Spells And Secret Children s Rhymes + Gypsy Witch Amulets + Magic By Moonlight At The Cross Road + Lilith, The Child Stealer And The Powers Of Fairies Merry, Mad Or Sad With this manual you can learn to practice the spells, ceremonies and rituals of Gypsy Witches and become a practicing Oracle in your own right.

Secret Magic Spells and Curses of the Ancient Romany Gypsies

Author : Vadoma Waylan
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244152780
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Secret Magic Spells and Curses of the Ancient Romany Gypsies written by Vadoma Waylan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romani mythology is the myth, folklore, religion, traditions, and legends of the Romani people. (The Romani are sometimes referred to as Gypsies, though many consider this a slur. The Romani are a nomadic culture which is thought to have originated in India during the Middle Ages. They migrated widely, particularly to Europe. Some legends (particularly from non-Romani peoples) say that certain Romani have passive psychic powers such as empathy, precognition, retrocognition, or psychometry. Other legends include the ability to levitate, travel through astral projection by way of meditation, invoke curses or blessings, conjure or channel spirits, and skill with illusion-casting. Here in this book we will give you for the first time, never before released secret spells and curses to give you power within your life.

Hidden Gypsy Magic

Author : Tena Stetler
Publisher : The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1509232567
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Hidden Gypsy Magic written by Tena Stetler and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Salem Wildlife Sanctuary is Gwen Taylor's life work. Her Irish Gypsy heritage provides a hidden talent she uses to help the creatures under her care. But even her magical skills can't help new rescues in dire need of veterinary care. The opportunity of signing on as the vet for Gwen's sanctuary dropped into Brock Scutter's lap after he expanded his practice to include wildlife. The personal attraction he and Gwen experience is undeniable the more their professional and personal lives collide. Touring the only "non-haunted" house in Salem they both feel a spark of magic. A trip to his family's cabin uncovers a heritage he didn't know existed. If they want a future together, it means facing the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic and a race against the clock to correct past wrongs.

Gypsy Magic

Author : Barbara Cartland
Publisher : Barbara Cartland EBooks ltd
ISBN 13 : 1782133232
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Magic written by Barbara Cartland and published by Barbara Cartland EBooks ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although beautiful young Laetitia is a Princess, she and her family lead a life more befitting paupers. Despising them for the gypsy blood that runs in their veins, the Grand Duchess, their cruel Cousin Augustina, bullies and oppresses them just as she persecutes the Romany people and banishes them from Ovenstadt's Capital. If only Laetitia could call upon some ancient gypsy spell to make things right. Worse still, Laetitia hears that the hateful woman has arranged for her daughter, Princess Stephanie, to marry King Viktor of Zvotana, despite her love for Laetitia's handsome brother Kyril. Determined to save Stephanie from a loveless marriage, Laetitia enlists the help of a Romany Voivode and his powerful gypsy magic and then meets the King disguised as a gypsy princess - only to find herself enraptured by the Voivode's spell and filled with a love too powerful to be denied -

Light Magic for Dark Times

Author : Lisa Marie Basile
Publisher : Fair Winds Press
ISBN 13 : 1631595873
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Light Magic for Dark Times written by Lisa Marie Basile and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the world around you turns dark, tap into the light. If you’re having a hard time finding that light, facing trauma and division, or want to send healing vibes to a friend, the inspired, easy-to-do spells of Light Magic for Dark Times can assist. Luna Luna magazine’s Lisa Marie Basile shares inspired spells, rituals, and practices, including: A new moon ritual for attracting a lover A spell to banish recurring nightmares A graveyard meditation for engaging with death A mermaid ritual for going with the flow A zodiac practice for tapping into celestial mojo A rose-quartz elixir for finding self-love A spell to recharge after a protest or social justice work These 100 spells are ideal for those inexperienced with self-care rituals, as well as experienced witches. They can be cast during a crisis or to help prevent one, to protect loved ones, to welcome new beginnings, to heal from grief, or to find strength. Whether you’re working with the earth, performing a cleanse with water or smoke, healing with tinctures or crystals, meditating through grief, brewing, enchanting, or communing with your coven, Light Magic for Dark Times will help you tap into your inner witch in times of need.

Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620556685
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom--gypsies--based on sources never before available in English • Presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors, and tree spirits • Examines the three major settings of gypsy folktales--the forest, the waters, and the mountain--and shows how their world is full of spirits • Shows how the religious concepts of the Rom testify to a profound syncretism of the pagan traditions and Christianity Although their own myths and their common name point to Egyptian origins for the gypsies, the Rom, as they call themselves, originated in India, as evidenced by studies of their language. They arrived in Europe in the ninth century and spread across the continent from East to West, reaching England in the 15th century and Scandinavia by the end of the 16th century. A nomadic people, these wanderers were reviled by local populaces wherever they went and regarded as misfits, intruders, foreigners, and thieves. Drawing on a number of sources never before available outside of Eastern Europe, Claude Lecouteux reconstructs the gypsy oral tradition to provide a comprehensive A-to-Z look at gypsy mythology, including their folktales, rites, songs, nursery rhymes, jokes, and magical traditions. His main source is material collected by Heinrich Adalbert von Wlislocki (1856-1907), an ethnologist who lived with gypsies in Romania, Transylvania, and Hungary in the latter half of the 19th century. He presents the origin myths of the gypsies, legends which form the ancestral memory of the gypsy tribes and often closely touch on their daily life. Lecouteux explores the full range of supernatural beings that inhabit the gypsy world, including fairies, undines, ogres, giants, dog-people, and demons, and he examines the three major settings of gypsy folktales--the forest, the waters, and the mountain, which they worshiped as a sacred being in its own right. He also reveals how coexisting with peoples of different religions led the gypsies to adapt or borrow stories and figures from these groups, and he shows how the religious concepts and sacred stories of the Rom testify to a profound syncretism of pagan traditions and Christianity. Complete with rare illustrations and information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in English, this detailed reference work represents an excellent resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their forgotten gypsy heritage.

Gypsy Demons and Divinities

Author : Elwood B. Trigg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780806503790
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Demons and Divinities written by Elwood B. Trigg and published by . This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Gypsy Magic

Author : Monique Joiner Siedlak
Publisher : Oshun Publications, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1948834928
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Magic written by Monique Joiner Siedlak and published by Oshun Publications, LLC. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you often wondered why gypsies are surrounded by magic? Does their aura impress you and make you keen to learn more about their customs? This book provides an insight like never before! Gypsies have been around for centuries and their way of life has changed little through the years, traveling from place to place, telling fortunes and selling wares to make ends meet. Their lifestyle has a certain romance to it and is they are believed to possess many extraordinary powers. In this book, Gypsy Magic, you can learn much more about gypsies, their way of life and the magic and customs they practice, with chapters that explore: Roma History Roma Customs and Religion Gypsy Lore Tips for Successful Magic The Power of Wishing and Spells Magic of the Planets Divination Simple Spells And more… If the gypsy way of life and the magic they practice has long held a fascination for you then this book will pave the way to a greater understanding of their culture and the mysticism that surrounds it. Get a copy of Gypsy Magic today and find out more about their incredible talents!

Gypsy Magic for the Prosperity’s Soul

Author : Allie Theiss
Publisher : Gypsy Girl Press
ISBN 13 : 0977183513
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Magic for the Prosperity’s Soul written by Allie Theiss and published by Gypsy Girl Press. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EMPOWER YOUR LIFEGypsy Magic for the Prosperity?s Soul is a powerful collection of magic to attract, keep and protect your prosperity and abundance. Based on ancient Gypsy rites, the formulas and spells within allow you to tap into your own innate gifts and transform your life. They are a mix of Allie's personal secrets along with the successful combinations she uses to help her clients -- and now you -- succeed.Gypsy Magic for the Prosperity?s Soul provides easy-to-understand steps that incorporate ordinary household objects to help you: ? Attract fast cash? Pick winning lottery numbers? Protect your job against angry co-workers? Encourage all-over abundance? Find a job or grab a promotion? Remove a prosperity curse...and so much more!Use your own personal power to harness the energy of the Universe andcreate the financial life you desire.

The Gypsy Morph

Author : Terry Brooks
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0345509552
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book The Gypsy Morph written by Terry Brooks and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Measure of the Magic. Terry Brooks won instant acclaim with his phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Sword of Shannara. Its sequels earned Brooks legendary status. Then his darkly enthralling The Word and the Void trilogy revealed new depths and vistas to his mastery of epic fantasy. Armageddon’s Children and The Elves of Cintra took Brooks’s remarkable mythos to a breathtaking new level by delving deep into the history of Shannara. And now, The Gypsy Morph rounds out–with an adventure of unforgettably imaginative scope–the first phase of a new chapter in this classic series. Eighty years into the future, the United States is a no-man’s-land: its landscape blighted by chemical warfare, pollution, and plague; its government collapsed; its citizens adrift, desperate, fighting to stay alive. In fortified compounds, survivors hold the line against wandering predators, rogue militias, and hideous mutations spawned from the toxic environment, while against them all stands an enemy neither mortal nor merciful: demons and their minions bent on slaughtering and subjugating the last of humankind. But from around the country, allies of good unite to challenge the rampaging evil. Logan Tom, wielding the magic staff of a Knight of the Word, has a promise to keep–protecting the world’ s only hope of salvation–and a score to settle with the demon that massacred his family. Angel Perez, Logan’s fellow Knight, has risked her life to aid the elvish race, whose peaceful, hidden realm is marked for extermination by the forces of the Void. Kirisin Belloruus, a young elf entrusted with an ancient magic, must deliver his entire civilization from a monstrous army. And Hawk, the rootless boy who is nothing less than destiny’s instrument, must lead the last of humanity to a latter-day promised land before the final darkness falls. The Gypsy Morph is an epic saga of a world in flux as the mortal realm yields to a magical one; as the champions of the Word and the Void clash for the last time to decide what will be and what must cease; and as, from the remnants of a doomed age, something altogether extraordinary rises.

Gypsy Magic for the Lover’s Soul

Author : Allie Theiss
Publisher : Gypsy Girl Press
ISBN 13 : 0977183505
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Magic for the Lover’s Soul written by Allie Theiss and published by Gypsy Girl Press. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EMPOWER YOUR LIFEGypsy Magic for the Lover?s Soul is a powerful collection of magic to attract, keep or repel love. Based on ancient Gypsy rites, the formulas and spells within allow you to tap into your own innate gifts and transform your life. They are a mix of Allie's personal secrets along with the successful combinations she uses to help her clients -- and now you -- succeed.Gypsy Magic for the Lover?s Soul provides easy-to-understand steps that incorporate ordinary household objects to help you:*Attract Love*Encourage a Marriage Proposal*Protect Your Relationship Against Outside Negativity*Move a Friendship to the Next Level*Help You and Your Partner to Overcome a Lover?s Spat*Remove a Curse*?and so much more!Use your own personal power to harness the energy of the Universe and create the love you desire.

Gypsy Witchcraft & Magic

Author : Raymond Buckland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781567180978
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Gypsy Witchcraft & Magic written by Raymond Buckland and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buckland offers a glimpse into the hidden side of Gypsy life, seeking to capture the romance and charm of this culture's mystical past and present. Line drawings & photos.

The Book of Spells

Author : Jamie Della
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1984857029
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Spells written by Jamie Della and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with over 50 spells and information on the magickal tools and traditions of witchcraft, The Book of Spells is the ultimate guide to healing, manifesting your desires, and diving confidently into the mysteries of magick. Calling upon ancient powers and the ways of the Witch, The Book of Spells contains rituals and visualizations for releasing negativity, increasing bliss, healing a broken heart, finding your Spirit guides, embarking on the adventure of astral flight, and more. With the help of timeless myths and fables, as well as author Jamie Della's personal anecdotes, each spell offers empowering insight to help you uncover your innate Divine essence. This beautifully gilded compendium includes need-to-know information on Sabbats and ancient traditions, Gods and Goddesses, and tools of the Craft such as herbs, crystals, tarot archetypes, moon phases, and runes. The Book of Spells is the perfect beginner's guide to following the Path, practicing the Craft, and incorporating magick into your daily life. Advance praise for The Book of Spells “This book opens the door to a life of magic and inspiration. The most wonderful thing about it is that Jamie actually lives by the book. She’s the real deal! The Book of Spells is personal, engaging, and empowering. Her information about the Craft is heartfelt, user-friendly, and a treasure trove of witchy wisdom. You’ll love this book whether you are a novice or an expert. Enjoy!”—Victoria Bearden, nationally renowned astrologer and psychic “What a sweet book this is. Spells and a lot more for people new to the Craft written by an experienced Witch who practices what she preaches.”—Barbara Ardinger, author of Goddess Meditations and Finding New Goddesses “Creative, ethical, and respectful of tradition but modern in focus, these spells are focused on self-healing, rather than forcing your will on others.”—Anna Korn, Adocentyn Research Library “Young and old alike find a rainbow of solutions in Jamie Della’s self-empowering Book of Spells. Simultaneously bold and inviting, Della’s unswerving devotion to self-love, self-awareness, and growth shines through on every page of this gem of a soul’s companion guidebook.”—Tania Pryputniewicz, author of November Butterfly

Bury Me Standing

Author : Isabel Fonseca
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307761045
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Bury Me Standing written by Isabel Fonseca and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterful work of personal reportage, this volume is also a vibrant portrait of a mysterious people and an essential document of a disappearing culture. Fabled, feared, romanticized, and reviled, the Gypsies—or Roma—are among the least understood people on earth. Their culture remains largely obscure, but in Isabel Fonseca they have found an eloquent witness. In Bury Me Standing, alongside unforgettable portraits of individuals—the poet, the politician, the child prostitute—Fonseca offers sharp insights into the humor, language, wisdom, and taboos of the Roma. She traces their exodus out of India 1,000 years ago and their astonishing history of persecution: enslaved by the princes of medieval Romania; massacred by the Nazis; forcibly assimilated by the communist regimes; evicted from their settlements in Eastern Europe, and most recently, in Western Europe as well. Whether as handy scapegoats or figments of the romantic imagination, the Gypsies have always been with us—but never before have they been brought so vividly to life. Includes fifty black and white photos.