Publisher's Synopsis
The Tinkler-Gypsies is a novel written by Andrew McCormick and originally published in 1907. The story is set in Scotland and follows the lives of a group of traveling tinkers, or gypsies, as they make their way through the countryside. The main character is a young man named Tammas, who is the son of the leader of the tinkers. Tammas is torn between his love for his family and his desire to break free from their nomadic lifestyle and make a life for himself in the wider world.As the tinkers travel from town to town, they encounter a variety of characters, including wealthy landowners, corrupt officials, and other members of the traveling community. Along the way, Tammas falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his desire for a different kind of life. However, their plans are complicated by the prejudices and social barriers that exist between their two worlds.The Tinkler-Gypsies is a vivid and colorful portrayal of a bygone era, capturing the sights, sounds, and customs of a traveling community in the early 20th century. It is a story of love, adventure, and the struggle to find one's place in the world, set against a backdrop of rugged Scottish landscapes and bustling market towns. With its richly drawn characters and evocative descriptions, this novel is a timeless classic of Scottish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
