The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-27 00:00:00

TIROS PE C'E US.

A Dictionary Of theoWlie.l.at4uaie has long been a desi-
deratum in Celtic Ititeratuty ; the only work published under
that name having; in reality, pretensions to no higher title
than that of a Vocabulary.
The opportunities and pursuits of the Author of the present
Work, Who is a native of the Highlands, have enabled him to
Obtain an intimate acquaintance not only with the works of the
ancient Gaelic Poets, but also with those of the more recent
Caledonian authors whith have obtained public esteem.
To render any language more easy of attainment, is confes.
sedly &Sir:dile. The Gaelic is a language peculiarly interest-
ing; not only on account of its high antiquity, but as it con.
tains writings which, even through the medium of defective
translations, have been extolled by every unbiassed critic, and
by every judge of sublime composition. It was the conviction
that the want of a Dictionary operated powerfully against the
attainment of the Gaelic tongue, which induced the Compiler,
though alone and unassisted to undertake this Work. It has
cost him much labour and research; but he will feel himself
amply repaid,should his hopes be realized that he has rendered
an acceptable service to the literature colitis country.
The Compiler, in order to exhibit the clearest testimonies to
the antiquity of the Celtic, has gone largely into etymology;
he has traced affinities in almost every language in Europe, as
well as in many ancient and modern languages of Asia anti
Africa ;_but, in all this laborious and ramified research, he has
admitted no instance of affinity to a foreign tongue, excepting
where It appeared obvious and indisputable.
It is presumed that this Dictionary will form a very useful
appendage to every library, as recording a branch of an origi.
nal language, altogether unequalled in describing Natures
whether in her fairest forms, or her most stupendous operations;
and in giving utterance, with effect, to the strongest or to the
softest passions of the human mind. This Work will be use-
ful, it is hoped, to all who have a taste for philological learning.
Biit the, Highlander will more especially prize it, as furnislung
hini With an easy guide to correct orthography, and as adducing
authorities from the ancient and modern dukes of his country.
It must be very valuable to those also who may wish to acquire
the Gaelic as it is now spoken, or( with but little aid from a teacher)
to peruse the far-famed Ossian in thelanguage in which he sang.
The Author now most restfully solicits the patronage of
a liberal public, especially ose Noblemen and Gentlemen
who are more immediately connected with Scotland. He buzz
tures to address himself to every patron of literature, and every
admirer of the ancient poetical relics of Britain, to support an
undertaking which he hopes will be universally allowed to be
deserving of encouragement.
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