Tales from the Tent by Jess Smith
Tales from the Tent continues Jess Smith's story. Jess left school, and after a miserable spell working in a paper-mill, she abandoned the settled life and took to the roads once more. The old bus had gone, to be replaced by a caravan and campsites. Times were changing, and it was 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.
'The book intertwines Jess's own remarkable story with hauntings by the Banashen, eerie visits by the Tall Men and animals possessed by the Devil' The Press and Journal 'Jess Smith is as bright a talent on the Scottish non-fiction scene as I have seen emerge in recent years. Watch that bestseller list.' The Scots Magazine
Jess Smith was raised in a large family of Scottish travellers. She is married with three children and six grandchildren. As a traditional storyteller and writer, she is in great demand for live performances and workshops throughout the UK. Tales from the Tent is her second book and she is currently working on her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841830537 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841830534 |
| Title | Tales from the Tent |
| Author | Jess Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mercat Press |
| Year published | 2003-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 246 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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