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MacBain, Alexander, 1855-1914 (Celtic Scholar)

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Etymological Notes, 1890-1891

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW24
Scope and Contents

2 notebooks containing Etymological and Philological Notes by Alexander MacBain. Also included in notebook headed, 'Philological Notes', are a number of newspaper cuttings containing a report of the Hibbert Lectures, delivered by Professor Sir John Rhys (1840-1915) on 'The Origin and Growth of Religion as illustrated by Celtic Heathendom'.

Dates: 1890-1891

Notebook, late 19th-early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW19
Scope and Contents

Notebook belonging to Alexander MacBain of Inverness. It contains newspaper cutting of articles, written by Alexander MacBain, entitled 'The Gaelic Language: A Historical Sketch', 'Celtic and Old Gaelic Literature' and 'Old Gaelic Saga and Ballad Literature'.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

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