Letter from W.F. de Vismes Kane to Mary Hutton,
1916 Oct. 28.
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| Summary: | Kane discusses the identification of places associated with the legends of Conor and Queen Medb, mentioning the ancient earthwork, the Black Pig's Dyke. He sends some notes on the subject from his cousin, Douglas Hyde. The back of the letter is filled with notes, quotations and questions regarding interpretation of the legends. |
| In collection: | Mary Hutton Papers, 1884-1942. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | The letter is written on paper with the embossed heading of 'Drumreaske House, Monaghan'. It is signed 'Ó Catháin'. William Francis de Vismes Kane was an Irish entomologist. In 1909 he published an article entitled 'The Black Pig's Dyke: the ancient boundary fortification of Uladh', in the Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. Physical description: 1 item ( 2 pages). more |
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Letter from W.F. de Vismes Kane to Mary Hutton,
1916 Oct. 28.
| In Collection: | Mary Hutton Papers, 1884-1942. |
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| Description: | Kane discusses the identification of places associated with the legends of Conor and Queen Medb, mentioning the ancient earthwork, the Black Pig's Dyke. He sends some notes on the subject from his cousin, Douglas Hyde. The back of the letter is filled with notes, quotations and questions regarding interpretation of the legends. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item ( 2 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 8,611/19/5
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |