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The elements of the Irish language, grammatically explained in English. In 14. chapters /

First edition of this Irish grammar, printed in English and Irish at the Irish Franciscan College in Louvain, by the Irish poet and antiquary Hugh Mac Curtin (Aodh 'Bui' Mac Cruitín). The second part includes an Irish catechism by the poet and recusant Franciscan Giolla Brighde Ó hEoghusa,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: MacCurtin, Hugh, approximately 1680-1755
Other Authors: Dowley, John, O'Hussey, Bonaventura, -1614, Overbeke, Martin van (Printer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Irish
Subjects:
Irish language > Grammar > Early works to 1800.
Irish language > Texts > Early works to 1800.
Catholic Church > Ireland > Catechisms > Early works to 1800.
Catechisms, Irish.
Irlandais (Langue) > Grammaire.
Irlandais (Langue) > Textes.
Irish language.
Irish language > Grammar.
Texts.
Grammars > Ireland > 18th century.
Catechisms > Ireland > 18th century.
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Summary:First edition of this Irish grammar, printed in English and Irish at the Irish Franciscan College in Louvain, by the Irish poet and antiquary Hugh Mac Curtin (Aodh 'Bui' Mac Cruitín). The second part includes an Irish catechism by the poet and recusant Franciscan Giolla Brighde Ó hEoghusa, a.k.a. Bonaventure O'Hussey (1574-1614). The book is printed in the type known as "Louvain A" (to distinguish it from the later Louvain Gaelic font) modelled on the handwriting of the aforementioned Bonaventure O'Hussey. It is the last use of this type.--Adapted from vendor's description.
Item Description:"Suim bhunudhasach an Teaguisg Chriosdaidhe, a bpros agus a ndan", pages (97)-158, has special title page.
Ar na ttarrang, agus ar na gcur a macha nois go nuádh lé S.D. (i.e. John Dowley).
Signatures: Collation: *2, A-V4
Page 77 misnumbered 75.
With a final imprimatur leaf.
Physical Description:14 unnumbered pages,11 unnumbered pages,158 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : 19 cm (8vo)
Place of Publication:Belgium -- Louvain.