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Story about 'Ban Donullach' begging, 29 August 1883

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW120/78

Scope and Contents

Story probably collected from Donald MacColl, [foxhunter, Glencreran, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire] about 'Ban Donullach' who went begging with the young Domhnall nan Òrd [Donald Stewart], then in exile and in disguise, for a year. After she had unsuccessfully tried to pretend to a shoemaker with whom she was lodging that Donald was her son, he gave the boy a free pair of shoes.

Dates

  • Creation: 29 August 1883

Language of Materials

Gaelic

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Series: 1 notebook ; 17.5 x 10.8 cm

Physical Location

5.07

Physical Location

folio 23v, line 17 to folio 24r, line 10

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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