'Ossian: Macpherson's', Late 19th or early 20th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/3/1/15
Scope and Contents
This notebook contains an essay or description or account of the characters, Ossian and Fionn, especially through Macpherson's portraits, and with some comparison to the folkloric tradition in both Ireland and Scotland.
Dates
- Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. The binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear, although some unfamiliar words (especially Gaelic names) may require some concentration to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon B.32
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. The binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear, although some unfamiliar words (especially Gaelic names) may require some concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another; and held together by contemporary string
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another; and held together by contemporary string
Dimensions
19 cm x 23.4 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
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk