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Tales from the Tent
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Tales from the Tent—Jessie's Journey Continues
Jess Smith's Traveller trilogy continues — stories of the road and a vanishing culture
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About the Ebook
Tales from the Tent continues Jess Smith's story from the first book in the series, Jessie's Journey. Jess has left school, and after a miserable spell working in a paper-mill, she abandons the settled life and takes to the roads once more. The old bus has gone, to be replaced by a caravan and campsites. Times are changing, and it is becoming harder and harder for travellers to make a living by doing the rounds of seasonal jobs like the berry-picking. Conscious that the old way of life was disappearing before her eyes, Jess stored up as much as she could gather from the rich folklore of the travellers' world. Now she retells some of the many stories and songs she heard by the campfire or at the tent's mouth. Interwoven with these tales is the story of Jess and her life on the road - her first loves, her friendships, her days at the hawking and berry-picking, the exploits of her lovable but infuriating family, the unforgettable characters she meets.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Continue Jess Smith's beloved Traveller memoir trilogy
- Discover songs, stories, and traditions of life on Scotland's roads
- Experience storytelling that preserves a culture too easily forgotten
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Jess Smith is as bright a new talent on the Scottish non-fiction scene as I have seen emerge in recent years' Scots Magazine
About the Author
Jess Smith lives near Crieff in Perthshire. Jessie's Journey, her first book, was published in 2002. She is married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. As a traditional storyteller she is in great demand for live performances throughout Scotland.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 21 May 2012
Print Length: 248 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857901798
Format: Ebook
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