Carmina Gadelica V2: Hymns And Incantations

By Alexander Carmichael and James Carmichael Watson

Book Overview

Carmina Gadelica V2: Hymns And Incantations is a book written by Alexander Carmichael. It is the second volume in the Carmina Gadelica series, which is a collection of Gaelic prayers, hymns, and incantations that were gathered by Carmichael during his travels throughout Scotland in the late 19th century. This volume contains over 400 pages of traditional Gaelic poetry and songs, with English translations provided by Carmichael. The hymns and incantations cover a wide range of topics, from blessings for everyday activities like milking cows and baking bread, to prayers for protection against evil spirits and curses. The book also includes detailed notes and commentary on the cultural and historical context of the poems, as well as information on the Gaelic language and its usage. Overall, Carmina Gadelica V2: Hymns And Incantations is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Scottish Gaelic people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169327427
• ISBN13: 9781169327429
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"