
Transcriber's note:
A compact yet scholarly guide, this grammar walks readers through the fundamentals of Scottish Gaelic, beginning with clear explanations of pronunciation and orthography. The first section demystifies the sounds of the language, offering practical tips for learners to master its distinctive phonetics and spelling conventions.
Subsequent chapters explore the parts of speech, syntax, and the ways words are formed and combined, all presented with the same concise, thoughtful style that earned the original work lasting respect among linguists. Though it omits extensive exercises, the text serves as a reliable reference for anyone seeking a solid foundation in Gaelic, whether for academic study or personal enrichment.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (334K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Feòrag NicBhrìde, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
May 12, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1764–1821
Best remembered for a landmark early grammar of Scottish Gaelic, this Scottish minister brought a scholar’s care to a language he loved. His work helped preserve and explain Gaelic for generations of readers and students.
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