Gypsy-Travellers in Nineteenth-Century Society

This book critically examines the nature and source of Gypsy stereotypes.

1. Introduction; Part I. Nomadism: 2. Itinerancy as a way of life; 3. From fortune-telling to scissor-grinding; Part II. Images: 4. Romany or traveller - definitions and stereotypes; Part III. Responses: 5. Evangelism and the reforming mission; 6. George Smith of Coalville and the legislative attack; 7. The Gypsy versus magistrates, police and local authorities; 8. Summary and conclusion.