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100 1 _aFarrer, James,
_d1812-1879
245 1 0 _aNotice of Runic Inscriptions Discovered during Recent Excavations in the Orkneys
246 1 _aMaes-Howe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-01
505 0 _aDescription of Maes-Howe -- The excavation of Maes-Howe -- Barrows at Bookan -- Mounds at Stennes -- Barrow at Tenstone.
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Notice of Runic Inscriptions Discovered during Recent Excavations in the Orkneys" by James Farrer is a historical publication written in the mid-19th century. This book documents the findings from the excavation of Maes-howe, a notable Neolithic burial site in Orkney, Scotland. The primary focus of the book is the discovery and analysis of Runic inscriptions that were found within the site, shedding light on the cultural and historical significance of the chamber. In the text, Farrer recounts the process of excavation undertaken in 1861, detailing the structure of Maes-howe, its dimensions, and the various chambers contained within. He describes the methodology used during the excavation alongside observations made by prominent antiquarians. As the excavation progresses, inscriptions begin to emerge, indicating Viking presence and various engravings of notable names, including references to mythological figures and potential historical individuals. The book ultimately aims to provide insight into the significance of these inscriptions, speculating on their origins, dating, and context within Viking history while hoping to inspire further scholarly interest in Runic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInscriptions, Runic -- Scotland -- Orkney
653 _aOrkney (Scotland) -- Antiquities
653 _aMaes Howe (Scotland)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34816
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