Na Daoine Sidhe is Uirsgeulan Eile

The book is a collection of three traditional Celtic  stories:

- Spiorad na H-aoise - The Spirit of Age

It tells the story of a young man who goes to seek the wisdom of a wise woman. She tells him that if he wants to know what the future holds, he must journey to a certain place and wait until he sees the "Spirit of the Age."

The young man sets out on his journey and eventually comes to the place where he is supposed to wait. He spends many days and nights there, growing older and weaker with each passing moment. Finally, he sees the Spirit of the Age, a beautiful figure who appears before him and shows him visions of the future.

Through the Spirit of the Age, the young man sees the course of history, including wars and natural disasters. He also sees that there will be a time of great peace and prosperity in the future, a time when all people will live in harmony with one another and the earth.

After his encounter with the Spirit of the Age, the young man returns to his village and shares his visions with the people. They are amazed and awed by his knowledge of the future, and he becomes known as a wise and respected leader.

 

- Iolaire Loch-Tréig  - The Eagle of Loch Treig

a Celtic fairy tale that tells the story of a young prince who is captured by a giant eagle and taken to her lair in the mountains. The eagle has fallen in love with the prince and wants to keep him as her mate.

The prince is trapped in the eagle's lair for many years, but he never gives up hope of escaping and returning to his kingdom. One day, he manages to escape the lair and makes his way back to his home.

When he returns, he finds that many years have passed, and his kingdom is now ruled by an evil sorcerer. The prince must use his wits and courage to defeat the sorcerer and win back his rightful place as ruler of the kingdom.

The story of "The Eagle of Loch Treig" speaks to the universal human desire for freedom and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult obstacles. The eagle represents the powerful forces that can hold us back and keep us captive, while the prince's determination and bravery show that we can overcome those obstacles and regain our freedom.

 

 

- A Bhean Tighe Mhath ‘s Obair-Oidhche - The Good Housewife and her Night Labours

a Celtic fairy tale that tells the story of a hardworking and resourceful woman who must complete a series of difficult tasks in order to save her husband's life.

The woman's husband is gravely ill, and the only way to save him is to bring back three magical objects that are guarded by dangerous creatures. Despite the dangers, the woman sets out to complete the tasks and save her husband.

Over the course of three nights, the woman must confront a series of challenges, including battling a giant spider and capturing a magical bird. With the help of her quick thinking and resourcefulness, she is able to successfully complete each task and bring back the necessary objects to save her husband.

The story of "The Good Housewife and her Night Labours" speaks to the power of determination and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. It also highlights the importance of self-sacrifice and the lengths that we will go to save the ones we love.

These were adapted for this publication by a young woman called Winifred M. Parker (1879-1962)

These stories were adapted by a young woman called Winifred M. Parker (1879-1962), and published in aid of An Comunn Gàidhealach, founded in Oban in 1891 to support and nurture Gaelic language and literature, culture, and history.

This was part of the Celtic Revival movement in Scotland, driven by Patrick Geddes and other artists, writers, and activists who sought to rediscover the aesthetic and spiritual ideals of Celtic art and culture. 

 Parker’s visual collaborators were Raoghnailt Ainslie Ghrannd Dubh (Rachel Ainslie Grant Duff) and  Chatriona Chamaroin (Katherine Cameron 1874-1965). Born in Hillhead, Glasgow into a large family (her father a minister, her mother a painter too),  Cameron had been part of the self-styled “Immortals”, a group of students from Glasgow School of Art which included Francis and Margaret MacDonald sisters and was one of the ‘Glasgow Girls’.

Despite being a soft cover publication the book is in remarkably good condition. There are some minor scuffs and bumps to the corners.

Inside the pages and colour plates have a very good and clean presentation.

 

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