The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-15 00:00:00

PI OSPEC'EUS.

A Dictionary of theiiiielieWangnaie has long been a desi-
deratum in Celtic Literature ; 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 which have obtained public esteem.
To render any language more easy of attainment, is conies-
-Vuxlly desirable: ":The Gaelic is a language peculiarly interest-
ing ; not only on account of its high antiquity, but as it con-
"tams 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 hint much labour.and research; but he will feel himself
amply repaid, should his hopes he realized that he has rendered
An acceptable service to the literature of his 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 Litrope, as
well as in many ancient and modern languages of Asia and
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 Nature,
-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, itis hoped, to all who have a taste for philological learning.
But the Highlander will more especially prize it, as furnishing
..him with an easy guide to correct orthography, and as adducing
authorities from the ancient and modern classics of his country.
..lt must be very valuable to those also Who may wish to acquire
theLlaelic as it is now spoken, or(with but little aid from a teacher)
to peruse the far-famed Ossian in the language in which he sang.
The. Author now most respectfully solicits the patronage of
a liberal public, especially of those Noblemen and Gentlemen
who are more immediately connected with. Scotland. He ven-
tures to address himself to every patron of literature, and every
admirer of the Rodent poetical relics of Britain, to support an
Undertaking which he hopes will be universally allowed to be
deserving oftneouragement._____

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