Unpublished poems by Alexander Macdonald "Mac Mhaighistir Alastair". By Donald Mackinnon, Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
Mackinnon wrote this article or lecture as a discussion of poems that he found in manuscript NLS.72.2.13, which Mackinnon believed were written by Mac Mhaighistir Alastair. According to previous historical records, this article was published in the "Celtic Review", vol. IV, p. 289 - vol. V, p. 294.*
*This may need to be substantiated
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Main discussion: English
Original poems: Scottish Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 file
Previous reference
Mackinnon C.10(21)
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded, and the handwriting is very clear.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: None; maintained together in a modern paper envelope
Dimensions
20.6 cm x 26.3 cm
Repository Details
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