Description: This book delves into the rich tapestry of Gaelic plant names, weaving together botanical knowledge with folklore, history, and cultural significance. Explore the fascinating origins of these names, often rooted in the plants' uses, appearance, or habitat. Discover how the ancient Celts viewed the natural world, their beliefs and superstitions surrounding specific plants, and their uses in medicine and everyday life. The author's meticulous research brings to light a wealth of information, gleaned from Gaelic literature, dictionaries, and extensive journeys among Gaelic-speaking communities. This comprehensive collection encompasses not only Scottish Gaelic names but also their Irish and Welsh counterparts, offering a comparative glimpse into the shared heritage of Celtic languages. More than just a catalogue of names, this book reveals the profound connection between language, culture, and the natural world, offering a window into a disappearing way of life and the enduring legacy of Celtic wisdom. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Gaelic Names of Plants (Scottish, Irish, and Manx) : Collected and Arranged in Scientific Order, with Notes on Their Etymology, Uses, Plant Superstitions, etc;, among the Celts, with Copious Gaelic, English, and Scientific Indices (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 180 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.4 in
Topic: Folklore & Mythology, General
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, History
Item Weight: 8.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: John Cameron
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
