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THE GENTLEMAN GYPSY

by Gordon Stables

Published by The Kylin Press. 1st thus. 1984

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. A republication of the author's 1300 mile journey in 1885 in the 2-ton "Land Yacht Wanderer". Limited edition of 500 copies. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. Author of many children's books, little did he think he would become the father of modern caravanning and first vice-president of the Caravan Club when formed in 1907.

This is copy no. 404. Spine and corners bumped. Inludes a small erratum slip stating "first published in leisure hour in 1885 and 1886". Dustwrapper is price-cut and slightly faded to spine.

ISBN: 0907128157
Stock no. 1327776

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Contents

  • Foreword by Dorian Williams
  • Profile of Gordon Stables
  • Introduction
  • The Saloon Caravan Wanderer
  • Getting Horsed
  • Trial Experiences of Gipsy Life
  • The trial trip
  • Around Twyford
  • A first weeks outing
  • Our last spring outing
  • A Start for the Far North
  • Into the Black County
  • Across a Yorkshire Wold
  • The Banks of Northumbria
  • Bonnie Scotland
  • The Highlands
  • Return to the South

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