Ossianic poems, Late 18th or early 19th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/4/3
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
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full 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
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk