Transcript for 'History of Argyll and the Isles'. By Donald Mackinnon, and accompanying letters from William Blackwood, Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
This is a handwritten original transcript, a copy of which appears to have been sent to Blackwell Publishers in Edinburgh so as to print a volume on the history of Argyllshire "and the Isles". Further investigation of the transcript contents may be required to ascertain whether the "Isles" refer to the islands that traditionally form part of the Argyllshire region (cf. Argyll and Bute, as currently named), which would include Mull, Islay, and Jura, or whether it refers to the entire Hebrides, which would also include Skye and the Outer Hebrides.
The transcript is accompanied by letters from William Blackwood, requesting that Donald Mackinnon undertake this project to produce a volume on the history of Argyllshire and the Isles.
The transcript is extensive, containing 417 pages in Mackinnon's own handwriting.
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition, though some are discoloured. There is no binding, so the collection is held together by modern string. The ink is unfaded, and the handwriting is relatively clear.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 file
Previous reference
Mackinnon C.6
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition, though some are discoloured. There is no binding, so the collection is held together by modern string. The ink is unfaded, and the handwriting is relatively clear.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: None; held together by modern string
Dimensions
20.2 cm x 26 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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