Minceirs

CHOOSE BETWEEN A COPY OF THE SECOND EDITION IN NEW CONDITION OR A FISRT EDITION COPY IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

Second edition of Minceirs by Joseph Philippe Bevillard (2022)

Large format hardback in new condition

Please note that the first edition copy is unread and has been removed from the original shrink wrap only to be photographed, however, all corners have soft bumps, one of which has also affected the top right corner of some of the pages. Please see pictures

About

Mincéirs are a traditionally nomadic ethnic minority indigenous to Ireland, referred to by the Irish Government and the settled population as Irish Travellers. The Mincéir is a true name of the Irish travelling community in their own language which is called Cant or Gammon. Although the Irish Travellers speak English, the lingo they use amongst each other at times is Cant/Gammon. The name Traveller was put upon them because of their nomadic identity. Back in the 5th century the term these groups of people were called Whitesmiths because of their association and skills as tin-smithing. Over the years the Irish Travellers have been called Tinkers, Knackers and Gyspy by some of the settled population which the Irish Travellers have found very offensive and racial. Any settled person who is not racist would use the term Irish Traveller or Travellers which is politically correct. Unfortunately many of the Irish Travellers are subjected to the continuous use of these offensive labels.