The Zincali

The Zincali

George Borrow

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Estudios étnicos
ISBN:
9781286415610
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'The Zincali' by George Borrow offers a fascinating exploration of the Romani people in Spain. This detailed account delves into their history, customs, and language, providing a rich cultural study of a marginalized group. Borrow’s work includes a comprehensive dictionary of the Romani language, making it a valuable resource for linguists and historians alike. This book sheds light on the often-misunderstood lives of the Gypsies, challenging stereotypes and offering insights into their unique way of life. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, 'The Zincali' remains a significant contribution to the fields of ethnography and historical sociology, appealing to anyone interested in diverse cultures and the Romani diaspora.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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