Ross, William, 1762-1791 (Poet)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Note about Gaelic poetry, William Ross's muse and accompanying verse, c1873
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW105/19
Scope and Contents
Note about Gaelic poetry and its elegance; William Ross's muse, Marion Ross; and accompanying verse beginning 'Ciod an fhuaira tha shuas 'sa bhein'. The pencil text on folio 83r is very faded and difficult to read. A transcription of the text is available.
Dates:
c1873
Note about William Ross's first poetic composition and accompanying quotation, 1887
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW120/337
Scope and Contents
Note about William Ross's first poetic composition and accompanying quotation stating that he was 'storm stayed' on an island in Gairloch [Geàrrloch/Gairloch, Siorramachd Ròis/Ross-shire] when he wrote the poem beginning 'Is mairg a thachair an Eilean'. The island was covered with aspen but none of the fisherman would use any object made out of aspen.
Dates:
1887
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