The Church of Cheese

Gypsy Ritual in the American Heyday

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Carol Miller

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A disapora spread over five continents, Gypsies have yet to enter the American public consciousness, yet they have been arriving since the late sixteenth century. Columbus brought several, forcibly transported to the Colonies, and many Americans today may count, unknown, a Gypsy or two among their forebears. A legacy of misfortune and mistrust lives on in Gypsy blood, and glimpses into their lives are rare. From 1966 to 2000 Carol Miller?drawn in by a Gypsy matriarch?lived among the Machvaia during their Heyday. Here are her stories about creating a bounty of good luck made by good times: three-day weddings, opulent slavi (saint days), baptisms, holidays, parties, and fabulous offerings for the Dead Ones. From Baby Steve and Alice to Big Smith, from Pretty Bobby, Old Kaboka and Puro Bahto, from Julie and Jelly John to Luludj, Mek and the inimitable Lola, "The Heyday," this particular Heyday, is done, and we will not see its like again.

Author Biography:

Carol Miller is an anthropologist who has studied the Machvaia Roma of California. She lives in Seattle.

Release date NZ

January 1st, 2010

Author

Carol Miller

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

black & white illustrations

Pages

258

Dimensions

140x216x14

ISBN-13

9781934848616

Product ID

3478163

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