'Beatha an America mu Thuath', Late 19th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/3/3/2
Scope and Contents
Marked 'Mackinnon A14' and noted thus in previous historical records. The title of the booklet, Beatha an America mu Thuath, or, as it would be written in modern Scottish Gaelic, Beatha ann an Aimeireaga a Tuath translates to English as 'Life in North America'. The title is descriptive as this appears to be a booklet about why and how Scots would move to North America, with specific mention of Canada and New England. This does not appear to be a biography of a particular individual who lived in North America, but more a general description of motivations to leave Scotland, and opportunities to be sought across the Atlantic.
Dates
- Late 19th century
Language of Materials
Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear. However, there is no original binding. The document is held together by modern paperclips, and therefore pages and sections are liable to becoming separated and lost.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 booklet
Previous reference
Mackinnon A.14
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear. However, there is no original binding. The document is held together by modern paperclips, and therefore pages and sections are liable to becoming separated and lost.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: None. Held together by modern paperclips
Binding: None. Held together by modern paperclips
Dimensions
18.8 cm x 22.4 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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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