Gipsy Smith - His Life and Work

Book excerpt: This book contains the inspiring story of Gipsy Smith s life, from his birth in a Romani bender tent in Epping Forest to his evangelical work in America. Rodney "Gipsy" Smith was an English evangelist who spent over 70 years campaigning in England and Americas, as well as being one of the early members of the Salvation Army. Coming from a poor family and receiving no education, Smith was introduced to the Gospel in during one of his numerous stints in prison. He and his brothers would go on to undergo a conversion at a mission meeting and embark on an evangelistic crusade under the name of "The Converted Gypsies." First printed in 1901, this fascinating book is republished now with an introductory biography of the author."