Record #:

21786

Author(s):

Black, Ronald

Abstract:

This article examines a Gaelic charm found in the North Carolina State Archives as the only known 18th century example found in the New World. Written in poorly spelled Scottish Gaelic, the charm was to ward off evil and originated from an 18th century Gaelic community in Cumberland County.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 84 Issue 1, Jan 2007, p37-58 , il, por, f

Subject(s):

Scottish Americans; Immigrants--North Carolina