Note about Gaelic poetry, William Ross's muse and accompanying verse, c1873
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
- Creation: c1873
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 92 folios ; 20.1 x 16.4 cm
Physical Location
folio 83v, line 10 to folio 83r, line 10
Subject
- Clough, Marion, fl1790 (Person)
- Ross, William, 1762-1791 (Poet) (Person)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
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