The Church of Cheese: Gypsy Ritual in the American Heyday by Carol Miller (Engli

Description: The Church of Cheese by Carol Miller Miller had no idea her lifes work would be witness to the hidden Gypsy culture and its dilution over decades of cultural adaptation. Here, she offers a rare inside look at Gypsy culture, ritual, and belief at its peak in America. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Long Description 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 Millerdrawn in by a Gypsy matriarchlived 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. Details ISBN1934848611 Author Carol Miller Short Title CHURCH OF CHEESE Language English ISBN-10 1934848611 ISBN-13 9781934848616 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Publisher GemmaMedia Residence MX Imprint GemmaMedia Subtitle Gypsy Ritual in the American Heyday Place of Publication Boston, MA Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations AU Release Date 2010-01-01 NZ Release Date 2010-01-01 US Release Date 2010-01-01 UK Release Date 2010-01-01 Pages 258 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40268133;

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