An English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his experiences traveling around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work. His best known books are The Bible in Spain, the autobiographical Lavengro, and The Romany Rye, about his time with the English Romanichal (gypsies). Contents Isopel Berners (1825) The Mermaid's Prophecy (1913) The Romany Rye (1857) The Talisman, from the Russian of Alexander Pushkin; With Other Pieces Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest (1900) Wild Wales (1862) Romano Lavo-Lil: Word Book of the Romany; Or, English Gypsy Language  The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain (1843) The Bible in Spain (1842)