Story about a yew tree and inheritance, September 1870
Scope and Contents
Story about a yew tree on Bearnary [Bernera Island, Earra GhĂ idheal/Argyllshire] that it sheltered a thousand men or twelve boats and that the island was never passed properly from father to son.
Dates
- Creation: September 1870
Language of Materials
English Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 117 folios ; 20 x 16.5 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 9r, line 9 to folio 9r, line 11
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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