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Tale about toads, swallows, etc., c late 19th century
Tale by Alexander Carmichael about toads, swallows, etc.
Tales, late 19th-early 20th century
Four tales entitled 'Ceann Righ Lochlann', 'Mac Dhomhnuill Ghlais', 'Blar Chairinnis' and 'Coinneach Odhar'.
Tales sent to D. MacInnes, 1890
Letter from D. MacInnes to Alexander Carmichael dated 24 February 1890, in which he encloses the tales Carmichael had previously sent him, one of which, 'Righ Alainn', he likes, but can't use in his book due to its lack of an ending.
'The Destruction of the Picts', c 1860-1875
English translation of tale titled 'The Destruction of the Picts' , and a draft letter about the story. Originally recorded from Angus MacInnes, Smearcleit, South Uist on 13 January 1865.
'The Prince Charlie Stool', late 19th-early 20th century
Article entitled 'The Prince Charlie Stool'.
Three sayings or proverbs, 1895
Three sayings or proverbs beginning 'Is furasda dh'fhear eisdeachd Beum fhaighinn/thoir a dh-fhear labhairt'; 'Co seolta ri sionnach na Maoile' and 'Mionnan bi-bhuan da a mac'.
Triads, late 19th-early 20th century
Collection of Triads including one beginning 'Giadh is lach is easgann, Tri teist na h-oidhche' and one concerning a superstition regarding the theft of salt. Also included are a number of fours, including one entitled 'The Healing of the Gael'.
Various articles, tales and verse., 1880s-1900s
Series of articles, tales, and verse, written mainly by the hand of Alexander Carmichael. Includes various writings concerning seals and the MacCodrums. Also articles/tales headed ' Na Uisegaran', 'An Cochal' and 'Bodach Sgeir Róis.