Ossianic poems, Late 18th or early 19th century
Scope and Contents
Six collections of Ossianic poetry, each collection named after (presumably) collectors. The collections came in Rev. James Mitchell's possesion. The six collectors are:
Mr Sage
Sir George Mackenzie
McFarlane
General Mackay
Mr Donald (of?) Staffa
Malcolm McDonald
Dates
- Creation: Late 18th or early 19th century
Creator
- Mitchell, James, Rev., 1763-1835 (Church of Scotland minister and tutor to Sir Walter Scott) (Person)
Language of Materials
Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
Manuscripts bound together with string and a 19th century cover, recycled from what appears to be envelopes or parcel packaging. Excellent condition, but the ink beginning to fade.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 booklet
Previous reference
Mackinnon 8/3
Physical Description
Manuscripts bound together with string and a 19th century cover, recycled from what appears to be envelopes or parcel packaging. Excellent condition, but the ink beginning to fade.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Modern folio and string
Dimensions
12 cm x 19 cm
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk