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Tears for a Tinker

Tears for a Tinker

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Tears for a Tinker—Jessie's Journey Concludes

The moving final chapter of Jess Smith's life on Scotland's roads


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About the Ebook

In the third and final book of Jess Smith's autobiographical trilogy, Jess traces her eventful life with Dave and their three children, from their earliest years together. Their adventures and achievements are interspersed with stories of her parents' childhood, her father's 'tall tales' and the eerie echoes of ghosts and hauntings that she has heard from gypsies and travellers over many years. Fans of Jess Smith will not be disappointed with her latest memoir, full of more unforgettable characters and insight into the travellers' way of life, a tradition that stretches back more than 2000 years and survives in the rich oral tradition of its people.


Why You'll Love This Ebook

  • Complete the journey begun in Jessie's Journey and Tales from the Tent
  • Experience Traveller life told with humour, heart, and honesty
  • Discover stories that preserve a culture too easily forgotten
  • Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

About the Author

Jess Smith was raised in a large family of Scottish travellers. She is married with three children and six grandchildren. As a traditional storyteller, she is in great demand for live performances throughout Scotland. Her autobiographical trilogy began with Jessie's Journey, continued with Tales from the Tent and concludes with Tears for a Tinker. She has also written a novel, Bruar's Rest.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 21 May 2012

Print Length: 248 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9780857901804

Format: Ebook


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