A little gipsy lass

Name: A little gipsy lass
Author: Gordon Stables

By Gordon Stables

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The narrative follows a young gipsy girl, Lotty, and Frank Antony Blake as they join a travelling show and caravan community, depicting life in camp, performances, seaside wanderings, and close relationships among colourful performers. Episodes include seaside rescues, a mysterious merman legend, a faithful Jenny Wren figure, a perilous ship passage and wreck, a foundling stowaway, and varied seasonal scenes on the road from mountain snow to summer sport. The work mixes episodic adventure, domestic detail, and theatrical spectacle to portray a mobile community's hardships, loyalties, and small acts of courage and humour.

About the Author

Gordon Stables

Gordon Stables was a prolific Scottish author known for his contributions to children's literature and adventure tales in the late 19th century. His works often reflect themes of exploration, friendship, and the joys of nature. Among his notable titles is "A Little Gipsy Lass," which showcases his ability to weave engaging narratives for young readers. Stables also wrote extensively on various subjects, including animals, as seen in his book "Cats: Their Points and Characteristics." His storytelling often combines elements of fantasy and realism, appealing to a wide audience and leaving a lasting impact on Victorian literature.