An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
Record ID 89564
Shakeskpear's Works 1 .2 V.
Borrowed: 1773/5/7 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/15 (Saturday). Classmark: Q6. 15. Original Returned Text: Shakps. 1 & 2 V ..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Classmark: Q.6.15, S.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 320 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1773/5/7 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89567
Dialogues on Education 1 & 2 V.
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 . 22. Original Returned Text: Dialogues on E[illegible]d1&2V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues concerning education.
Classmark: K.5.18, K.5.15, B.5.22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues concerning education.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 86 times in 53 borrowing records
ESTC: T116529
David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues Concerning Education [David Fordyce]
Confidence level: Certain
David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues concerning education. Vol. 2
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160877
David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues Concerning Education [David Fordyce]
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751), Genre: Education
Dialogues Concerning Education [David Fordyce]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89570
Brugh's Dig. of Hu. Nature
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Classmark: . . .. Original Returned Text: Brugh's Dig. of H. Na ..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The dignity of human nature. Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of prudence. II. Of knowledge. III. Of virtue. IV. Of revealed religion. By J. B. Master of an Academy at Newington-Green, Middlesex.
Classmark: M.4.17, P.4.19.
Confidence level: Certain
James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The dignity of human nature. Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of prudence. II. Of knowledge. III. Of virtue. IV. Of revealed religion. By J. B. Master of an Academy at Newington-Green, Middlesex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 36
ESTC: T114028
James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Dignity of Human Nature. Or, A Brief Account of the Certain and Established Means for Attaining the True End of Our Existence
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Record ID 89573
Keile's astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Classmark: D7.39. Original Returned Text: Keile's Astronomy.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Classmark: F.7.55, B.7.39.
Confidence level: Certain
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T37367
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the True Astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89576
Harriss's Hermes
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Classmark: G3. 12. Original Returned Text: Harriss's Hermes.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes or a philosophical inqviry concerning vniversal grammar by Iames Harris Esq.
Classmark: G.3.12, R.7.14.
Confidence level: Certain
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes or a philosophical inqviry concerning vniversal grammar by Iames Harris Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T146749
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Record ID 89579
Hesiod Gre. & Latine
Borrowed: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Classmark: C6. 24. Original Returned Text: Hesiod.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Hesiod (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Hesiodo Ascraei poetae uetustissimi ac sapientissimi opera, quae quidem extant, omnia Graecè, cum interpretatione latina è regione, ut conferri à graecae linguae studiosis citra negotium possint. Adiectis etiam ijsdem latino carmine elgantiss. uersis, & genealogi[a]e deorum à Pylade Brixiano ... descriptae libris V. Item Ioannis Grammatici cognomento Tzetzis, ... scholia graeca in eadem omnia Hesiodi opera ... cum ... indice.
Classmark: C.6.24.
Confidence level: Certain
Hesiod (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Hesiodo Ascraei poetae uetustissimi ac sapientissimi opera, quae quidem extant, omnia Graecè, cum interpretatione latina è regione, ut conferri à graecae linguae studiosis citra negotium possint. Adiectis etiam ijsdem latino carmine elgantiss. uersis, & genealogi[a]e deorum à Pylade Brixiano ... descriptae libris V. Item Ioannis Grammatici cognomento Tzetzis, ... scholia graeca in eadem omnia Hesiodi opera ... cum ... indice.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Basel. Date of publication: 1542. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
Hesiod (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Hesiod
Borrowed: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Record ID 89582
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Classmark: E4. 38. Original Returned Text: Guth. Grammar.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89585
McLaurine'osr Newt philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/12/13 (Monday). Returned: 1773/12/13 (Monday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: McLaurine's phi ..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Classmark: K.3.19, K.3.20, K.3.29, L.3.9, E.5.16, S.3.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 67
ESTC: T81914
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries
Borrowed: 1773/12/13 (Monday). Returned: 1773/12/13 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89588
Hume's hist 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/12/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday). Classmark: O6 . .. Original Returned Text: Humes hist 3 & 4 V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1773/12/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89591
Dryden's Virgil 1 .2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday). Classmark: F4 .12. Original Returned Text: Dryden's Virgil 1. 2V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden...
Classmark: F.4.12, P.8.3, A.8.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T139417
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89594
Vigrius Idotisimus
Borrowed: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Classmark: F4. 15. Original Returned Text: Vigeri D. Idotisimis.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
François Viger (Male, born 1590, died 1647)
Genre: Reference Works
Francisci Vigeri rotomagensis de praecipuis Graecae dictionis idiotismis libellus. Illustravit, perpetuis animadversionibus, & quamplurimis idiotismis auxit Henricus Hoogeveen.
Classmark: F.4.14.
Confidence level: Very likely
François Viger (Male, born 1590, died 1647)
Genre: Reference Works
Francisci Vigeri rotomagensis de praecipuis Graecae dictionis idiotismis libellus. Illustravit, perpetuis animadversionibus, & quamplurimis idiotismis auxit Henricus Hoogeveen.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 12
François Viger (Male, born 1590, died 1647)
Genre: Reference Works
Praecipuis Graecae Dictionis Idiotismis et Particulis
Borrowed: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: François Viger (Male, born 1590, died 1647), Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 89816
Anson's Voyage
Borrowed: 1774/1/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/11 (Tuesday). Classmark: P3 . 35. Original Returned Text: Anson's Voyage.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. Illustrated with forty-two copper-plates.
Classmark: K.3.20, K.3.21, P.3.35.
Confidence level: Speculative
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. Illustrated with forty-two copper-plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 98
ESTC: T89475
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1774/1/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 89822
Fenning's Mensuration
Borrowed: 1774/1/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday). Classmark: G3. 36. Original Returned Text: Fennings Mensuration.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Classmark: G.3.37.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T133074
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Young Measurer’s Complete Guide
Borrowed: 1774/1/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 89825
Olianis Gr & L.
Borrowed: 1774/1/21 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Classmark: C6. 16. Original Returned Text: Olianeus Gr. & L-.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Claudius Aelianus Aelian (Male, born c.175, died 235)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Kλ Aiλianoϲ Σoφiσtoϲ ΠoikIλh Iσtopia, Cl. Aeliani sophistae varia historia, cum notis integris Conradi Gesneri, Johannis Schefferi, Tanaquilli Fabri, Joachimi Kuhnii, Jacobi Perizonii, & interpretatione Latina Justi Vulteji, innumeris in locis emendata. Curante Abrahamo Gronovio, qui & suas adnotationes adjecit.
Classmark: C.6.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Claudius Aelianus Aelian (Male, born c.175, died 235)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Kλ Aiλianoϲ Σoφiσtoϲ ΠoikIλh Iσtopia, Cl. Aeliani sophistae varia historia, cum notis integris Conradi Gesneri, Johannis Schefferi, Tanaquilli Fabri, Joachimi Kuhnii, Jacobi Perizonii, & interpretatione Latina Justi Vulteji, innumeris in locis emendata. Curante Abrahamo Gronovio, qui & suas adnotationes adjecit.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1731.
Number of borrowings: 1
Claudius Aelianus Aelian (Male, born c.175, died 235)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Varia Historia [Claudius Aelianus]
Borrowed: 1774/1/21 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Claudius Aelianus Aelian (Male, born c.175, died 235), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Record ID 89831
Hill's Urania
Borrowed: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Classmark: F4. 4. Original Returned Text: Hill's Urania.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Classmark: F.4.4.
Confidence level: Certain
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T11008
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 89837
Wynne's hist. 1. 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Classmark: F4. 20. Original Returned Text: Wynne's hist. 1. 2d V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788)
Genre: History
A general history of the British Empire in America: containing, an historical, political, and commercial view of the English settlements; including all the countries in North-America, and the West-Indies, ceded by the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mr. Wynne.
Classmark: F.4.20, R.4.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788)
Genre: History
A general history of the British Empire in America: containing, an historical, political, and commercial view of the English settlements; including all the countries in North-America, and the West-Indies, ceded by the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mr. Wynne.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T145445
John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788)
Genre: History
General History of the British Empire in America
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788), Genre: History
General History of the British Empire in America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89843
Bielfield on Erudition 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday). Classmark: G4 . 8. Original Returned Text: Bielfield . Education.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T128060
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89846
Shakespear's Works 1. 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday). Classmark: Q6. 15. Original Returned Text: Shakes. Works 1. 2d V.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Classmark: Q.6.15, S.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 320 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89849
Bielfield,'s Education 2d & 3 V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday). Classmark: G4. 8. Original Returned Text: Bielfeilds Educa. 2d & 3 V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T128060
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 89852
Boyle's Lect. 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/29 (Tuesday). Classmark: B7. 2. Original Returned Text: Boyle's lect. 3. 4 Vol.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Sermons
A defence of natural and revealed religion: being an abridgment of the sermons preached at the lecture founded by the Hon[ble] Robert Boyle, Esq; by Dr. Bentley Bp. Kidder Bp. Williams Bp. Gastrell Dr. Harris Bp. Bradford Bp. Blackhall Dr. Stanhope Dr. S. Clarke Dr. Hancock Mr. Whiston Dr. Turner Dr. Butler Dr. Woodward Mr. Derham Dr. Ibbot Bp. Leng Dr. J. Clarke Archd. Gurdon Dr. Burnet Dr. Berriman. In four volumes. With a general index. By Gilbert Burnet, Vicar of Coggeshall, Essex.
Classmark: J.4.13, B.7.2, B.4.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Sermons
A defence of natural and revealed religion: being an abridgment of the sermons preached at the lecture founded by the Hon[ble] Robert Boyle, Esq; by Dr. Bentley Bp. Kidder Bp. Williams Bp. Gastrell Dr. Harris Bp. Bradford Bp. Blackhall Dr. Stanhope Dr. S. Clarke Dr. Hancock Mr. Whiston Dr. Turner Dr. Butler Dr. Woodward Mr. Derham Dr. Ibbot Bp. Leng Dr. J. Clarke Archd. Gurdon Dr. Burnet Dr. Berriman. In four volumes. With a general index. By Gilbert Burnet, Vicar of Coggeshall, Essex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: T114187
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Sermons
Defence of Natural and Revealed Religion [Abridgement]
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: Sermons
Defence of Natural and Revealed Religion [Abridgement]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89855
Dryden's Virgil Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/20 (Wednesday). Classmark: F4. 12. Original Returned Text: Dryden's Virgil.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden...
Classmark: F.4.12, P.8.3, A.8.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T139417
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 89858
Butler's Analogy
Borrowed: 1774/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/4/20 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q3. 13. Original Returned Text: Butlers Analogy.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Butler (Male, born 1692, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
The analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature. To which are added Two brief Dissertations: I. Of Personal Identity. II. Of the Nature of Virtue. By Joseph Butler, LL.D. Rector of Stanhope, in the Bishoprick of Durham.
Classmark: J.3.3, Q.3.13, K.5.8, CC?, C.5.36?.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Butler (Male, born 1692, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
The analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature. To which are added Two brief Dissertations: I. Of Personal Identity. II. Of the Nature of Virtue. By Joseph Butler, LL.D. Rector of Stanhope, in the Bishoprick of Durham.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 59
ESTC: T67971
Joseph Butler (Male, born 1692, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
Analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature
Borrowed: 1774/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/4/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Joseph Butler (Male, born 1692, died 1752), Genre: Theology
Analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature
Record ID 89876
Ward's oratory 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q5 .16. Original Returned Text: Ward's oratory 1 & 2 V..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
A system of oratory, delivered in a course of lectures publicly read at Gresham College, London. To which is prefixed an inaugural oration, spoken in Latin... / by John Ward... [In two volumes].
Classmark: Q.5.16, P.6.41, Q.3.16?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
A system of oratory, delivered in a course of lectures publicly read at Gresham College, London. To which is prefixed an inaugural oration, spoken in Latin... / by John Ward... [In two volumes].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 100 times in 54 borrowing records
John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
System of Oratory
Borrowed: 1772/11/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758), Genre: Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89879
Simson's Euclid
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday). Classmark: N5.26. Original Returned Text: Simson's Euclid.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: N.5.26, R.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Robert Simson
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T145346
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Geometry [Euclid]
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Euclid (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89885
Thomson's Works Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday). Classmark: L7. 27. Original Returned Text: Thomson's Works Vol 1st.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
The works of James Thomson. In four volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements.
Classmark: L.7.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
The works of James Thomson. In four volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T9772
James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
Works of James Thomson
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89888
Simson's Euclid
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday). Classmark: N5 26. Original Returned Text: Simson's Euclid.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: N.5.26, R.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Robert Simson
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T145346
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Geometry [Euclid]
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Euclid (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89894
Popes Works Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday). Classmark: N7 . 4. Original Returned Text: Pope's Works.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; together with all his notes, as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton.
Classmark: N.7.4, N.8.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; together with all his notes, as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 306 times in 157 borrowing records
ESTC: T5438
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89918
Herodoti hist. G & L.
Borrowed: 1772/12/25 (Friday). Returned: 1773/1/30 (Saturday). Classmark: N3. 26. Original Returned Text: Herodoti his Gr & L..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
[Ἡροδοτου Ἁλικαρνασσηος Ἱστοριων λογοι θʹ. ... Του αὐτου ἐξηγησις περι της Ὁμηρου βιοτης. Herodoti Halicarnassei Historiarum libri IX. ... Ejusdem narratio de vita Homeri. Cum Vallæ interpret. Latina historiarum Herodoti ad H. Stephano recognita. Item cum iconibus structurarum ab Herodoto descriptarum. Ctesiæ quædam de reb. Pers. & Ind. Editio secunda.]
Classmark: E.3.6, N.3.26, L.2.5.
Confidence level: Certain
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
[Ἡροδοτου Ἁλικαρνασσηος Ἱστοριων λογοι θʹ. ... Του αὐτου ἐξηγησις περι της Ὁμηρου βιοτης. Herodoti Halicarnassei Historiarum libri IX. ... Ejusdem narratio de vita Homeri. Cum Vallæ interpret. Latina historiarum Herodoti ad H. Stephano recognita. Item cum iconibus structurarum ab Herodoto descriptarum. Ctesiæ quædam de reb. Pers. & Ind. Editio secunda.]
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Frankfurt am Main. Date of publication: 1608. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 26
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
Histories [Herodotus]
Borrowed: 1772/12/25 (Friday). Returned: 1773/1/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428), Genre: History
Record ID 89921
Hessiod. Gr. &. L
Borrowed: 1772/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: C6. 24. Original Returned Text: Hessiod Gr. & L..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Hesiod (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Hesiodo Ascraei poetae uetustissimi ac sapientissimi opera, quae quidem extant, omnia Graecè, cum interpretatione latina è regione, ut conferri à graecae linguae studiosis citra negotium possint. Adiectis etiam ijsdem latino carmine elgantiss. uersis, & genealogi[a]e deorum à Pylade Brixiano ... descriptae libris V. Item Ioannis Grammatici cognomento Tzetzis, ... scholia graeca in eadem omnia Hesiodi opera ... cum ... indice.
Classmark: C.6.24.
Confidence level: Certain
Hesiod (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Hesiodo Ascraei poetae uetustissimi ac sapientissimi opera, quae quidem extant, omnia Graecè, cum interpretatione latina è regione, ut conferri à graecae linguae studiosis citra negotium possint. Adiectis etiam ijsdem latino carmine elgantiss. uersis, & genealogi[a]e deorum à Pylade Brixiano ... descriptae libris V. Item Ioannis Grammatici cognomento Tzetzis, ... scholia graeca in eadem omnia Hesiodi opera ... cum ... indice.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Basel. Date of publication: 1542. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
Hesiod (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Hesiod
Borrowed: 1772/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Record ID 89924
Essay on original Geneus
Borrowed: 1772/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q4 .18. Original Returned Text: Essay on original Geneus.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry / [by William Duff].
Classmark: Q.4.18, P.5.12.
Confidence level: Certain
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry / [by William Duff].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 36
ESTC: T58836
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on Original Genius
Borrowed: 1772/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 89930
Aventurer 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/2/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: L. .. Original Returned Text: Adventurer 3 & 4 Vol.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The adventurer. ... . On vent’rous wing in quest of praise I go, And leave the gazing multitude below.
Classmark: L.7.29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The adventurer. ... . On vent’rous wing in quest of praise I go, And leave the gazing multitude below.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 222 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: T97915
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Adventurer ... . On Vent’rous Wing in Quest of Praise I Go, And Leave the Gazing Multitude Below
Borrowed: 1773/2/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800), Genre: Belles Lettres
Adventurer ... . On Vent’rous Wing in Quest of Praise I Go, And Leave the Gazing Multitude Below
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89933
Moral Philosopher 1&2V
Borrowed: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: R7. 5. Original Returned Text: Moral philosopher 1 & 2 V.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The Moral Philosopher. Being a farther vindication of Moral Truth and Reason; Occasioned by two books lately published: One intitled. The Divine Authority of the Old and New Testaments asserted. With a particular vindication of Moses and the Prophets, Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and his Apostles, against the unjust assertions, and false reasonings of a Book intitled, the Moral Philosopher. By the Reverend Mr Leland. The Other intitled, Eusebius: Or, the True Christian's defence, &c. By the Rev. Mr Chapman.
Classmark: L.6.16, R.7.5, L5.41.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The moral philosopher. Vol. II. Being a farther vindication of moral truth and reason; occasioned by two books lately published: one intitled, The divine authority of the Old and New Testaments asserted. With a particular Vindication of Moses and the Prophets, Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and his Apostles, against the Unjust Assertions, and False Reasonings of a Book intitled, the Moral Philosopher. By the Reverend Mr Leland. The other intitled, Eusebius: Or, The True Christian’s Defence, &c. By the Rev. Mr Chapman. By Philalethes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T102955
Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Moral Philosopher [Thomas Morgan]
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The moral Philosopher. Vol. III. Superstition and tyranny inconsistent with theocracy. Occasioned by the Reverend Dr. Leland’s second volume of The Divine authority of the Old and New Testament asserted: and the Reverend Mr. Lowman’s Dissertation on the civil government of the Hebrews. By Philalethes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T102956
Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Moral Philosopher [Thomas Morgan]
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The moral philosopher. In a dialogue between Philalethes a Christian Deist, and Theophanes a Christian Jew. In which The Grounds and Reasons of Religion in general, and particularly of Christianity, as distinguish’d from the Religion of Nature; the different Methods of conveying and proposing Moral Truths to the Mind, and the necessary Marks or Criteria on which they must all equally depend; the Nature of positive Laws, Rites and Ceremonies, and how far they are capable of Proof as of standing perpetual Obligation; with many other Matters of the utmost Consequence in Religion, are fairly considered, and debated, and the Arguments on both Sides impartially represented.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 28 borrowing records
ESTC: T102957
Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Moral Philosopher [Thomas Morgan]
Borrowed: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Thomas Morgan (Male, died 1743), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Moral Philosopher [Thomas Morgan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89939
Polybius
Borrowed: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Classmark: J2. 7. Original Returned Text: Polybius.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
The general history of Polybius. In five books. Translated from the Greek by Mr. Hampton.
Classmark: J.2.7, M.4.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
The general history of Polybius. In five books. Translated from the Greek by Mr. Hampton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 4to.
Translators: Hampton
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T111490
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
Histories [Polybius]
Borrowed: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118), Genre: History
Record ID 89942
Sheridanon Education
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: N 5.16. Original Returned Text: Sheridan on Education.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British education: Or, the source of the Disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the Immorality, Ignorance, and false Taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary Consequences of the present defective system of education. With An Attempt to shew, that a Revival of the art of speaking, and the study of our own language, might contribute, in great measure, to the Cure of those evils. In three parts. I. Of the Use of these Studies to religion, and morality; as also, to the Support of the British constitution. II. Their absolute Necessity in order to refine, ascertain, and fix the English language. III. Their Use in the Cultivation of the imitative arts: shewing, that were the study of oratory made a necessary Branch of the education of youth; poetry, musick, painting, and sculpture, might arrive at as high a Pitch of Perfection in England, as ever they did in Athens or Rome. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Classmark: N.5.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British education: Or, the source of the Disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the Immorality, Ignorance, and false Taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary Consequences of the present defective system of education. With An Attempt to shew, that a Revival of the art of speaking, and the study of our own language, might contribute, in great measure, to the Cure of those evils. In three parts. I. Of the Use of these Studies to religion, and morality; as also, to the Support of the British constitution. II. Their absolute Necessity in order to refine, ascertain, and fix the English language. III. Their Use in the Cultivation of the imitative arts: shewing, that were the study of oratory made a necessary Branch of the education of youth; poetry, musick, painting, and sculpture, might arrive at as high a Pitch of Perfection in England, as ever they did in Athens or Rome. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T90531
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British Education
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788), Genre: Education
Record ID 89945
Bolingbroke's letters 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/3 (Saturday). Classmark: P5.24. Original Returned Text: Bolingbroks letters 1. 2 V..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.
Classmark: P.5.24, S.5.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 97 times in 59 borrowing records
ESTC: T88772
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751), Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89948
Preceptor Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/4/8 (Thursday). Classmark: D3. 7. Original Returned Text: Preceptor Vol 1st.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts.
Classmark: J.6.5, D.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v..
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 255 times in 216 borrowing records
ESTC: T79284
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Borrowed: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/4/8 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89951
pemberton on poetry
Borrowed: 1773/4/8 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Classmark: Q8. 60. Original Returned Text: Pemberton on poetry.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Observations on poetry, especially the epic: occasioned by the late poem upon Leonidas. [Pemberton]
Classmark: Q.8.60, Q.7.21.
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Observations on poetry, especially the epic: occasioned by the late poem upon Leonidas.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T78168
Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Observations on Poetry, especially the Epic: Occasioned by the Late Poem upon Leonidas
Borrowed: 1773/4/8 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771), Genre: Belles Lettres
Observations on Poetry, especially the Epic: Occasioned by the Late Poem upon Leonidas
Record ID 89954
Bossu on Epick poetry 1 .2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Returned: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Classmark: F4. 26. Original Returned Text: Bossu on Epick poetry 1.2V.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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René Le Bossu (Male, born 1631, died 1680)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Monsieur Bossu's treatise of the epick poem: containing Many Curious Reflexions, very Useful and Necessary for the Right Understanding and Judging of the Excellencies of Homer and Virgil. Made English from the French, with a Preface upon the same Subject, By W. J. To which are added, An Essay upon Satyr, by Mons. D'Acier; and a Treatise upon Pastoral, by Mons. Fontanelle.
Classmark: F.4.26, R.7.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
René Le Bossu (Male, born 1631, died 1680)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Monsieur Bossu's treatise of the epick poem: containing Many Curious Reflexions, very Useful and Necessary for the Right Understanding and Judging of the Excellencies of Homer and Virgil. Made English from the French, with a Preface upon the same Subject, By W. J. To which are added, An Essay upon Satyr, by Mons. D'Acier; and a Treatise upon Pastoral, by Mons. Fontanelle.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1719. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T116243
René Le Bossu (Male, born 1631, died 1680)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Monsieur Bossu’s Treatise of the Epick Poem
Borrowed: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Returned: 1773/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: René Le Bossu (Male, born 1631, died 1680), Genre: Belles Lettres
Monsieur Bossu’s Treatise of the Epick Poem
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89957
Monro's Anatomy
Borrowed: 1773/4/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/5/6 (Thursday). Classmark: Q8. 14. Original Returned Text: Monro's Anatomy.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Alexander Monro (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Medicine
The anatomy of the humane bones / by Alexander Monro, Professor of Anatomy in the University of Edinburgh, and F.R.S.
Classmark: Q.8.14.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Monro (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Medicine
The anatomy of the humane bones / by Alexander Monro, Professor of Anatomy in the University of Edinburgh, and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T55933
Alexander Monro (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Medicine
Anatomy of the Human Bones and Nerves
Borrowed: 1773/4/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/5/6 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Alexander Monro (Male, born 1697, died 1767), Genre: Medicine
Record ID 89960
Smith's Mor. Sent.
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Classmark: C7. 11. Original Returned Text: Smith's Mor. Sent..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments. By Adam Smith, Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: C.7.11, B.4.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments. By Adam Smith, Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 40
ESTC: T204238
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Theory of Moral Sentiments
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89963
Congreav's Works V. 1st
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Classmark: P7. 11. Original Returned Text: Congreav's Works Vol 1st.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Mr. William Congreve: in three volumes. Consisting of his plays and poems. The sixth edition.
Classmark: P.7.11, P.9.26.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Mr. William Congreve: in three volumes. Consisting of his plays and poems. The sixth edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 42 borrowing records
William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Congreve
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89966
Music 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/10/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/10/27 (Wednesday). Classmark: G2 ... Original Returned Text: Music 1 Vol.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Music 1 Vol
Classmark: G.2.9.
Borrowed: 1773/10/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/10/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Record ID 89969
Ramsay's poems
Borrowed: 1773/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/10/27 (Wednesday). Classmark: A6. 33. Original Returned Text: Ramsays poems.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Allan Ramsay (Male, born 1685, died 1758)
Genre: Poetry
Poems by Allan Ramsay.
Classmark: A.5.13, A.6.33, Q.3.2.
Confidence level: Very likely
Allan Ramsay (Male, born 1685, died 1758)
Genre: Poetry
Poems by Allan Ramsay.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T42590
Allan Ramsay (Male, born 1685, died 1758)
Genre: Poetry
Poems by Allan Ramsay
Borrowed: 1773/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/10/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Allan Ramsay (Male, born 1685, died 1758), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 89972
Simson's Euclid
Borrowed: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Classmark: N5 .26. Original Returned Text: Simson's Euclid.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: N.5.26, R.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Robert Simson
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T145346
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Geometry [Euclid]
Borrowed: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Euclid (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89975
Plays on Vol
Borrowed: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Classmark: E4. 15. Original Returned Text: Plays one Vol.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Plays [E.4.15]
Classmark: E.4.15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Borrowed: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89981
Homer's Iliad in Greek
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Classmark: O7.55. Original Returned Text: Homer's Iliad in Greek.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Homērou Ilias. = Homeri Ilias : id est, De rebus ad Troiam gestis.
Classmark: O.7.55.
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/5 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Record ID 89987
Bremer's Music
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Classmark: L6. 10. Original Returned Text: Bremer's Music.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
The rudiments of music: or, a short and easy treatise on that subject. To which is annexed, a collection of the best church-tunes, Canons, and Anthems. The second edition. With considerable additions ; particularly, Instructions for Song; and, A Plan for teaching a Croud. By Robert Bremner.
Classmark: L.6.10, L.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
The rudiments of music: or, a short and easy treatise on that subject. To which is annexed, a collection of the best church-tunes, Canons, and Anthems. The second edition. With considerable additions ; particularly, Instructions for Song; and, A Plan for teaching a Croud. By Robert Bremner.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T116195
Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
Rudiments of Music: or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/5 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789), Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
Rudiments of Music: or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject
Record ID 89990
Barekly's Greek Rudiments
Borrowed: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Returned: 1773/11/19 (Friday). Classmark: R6. 8. Original Returned Text: Barek lys Gre. Rudiments.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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James Barclay (Male, died 1765)
Genre: Education
The Greek rudiments : in which all the grammatical difficulties of that language, are adapted to the capacities of children: after the plan of Mr. Ruddiman's Latin rudiments.
Classmark: R.6.8.
Confidence level: Certain
James Barclay (Male, died 1765)
Genre: Education
The greek rudiments; in which all the grammatical difficulties of that language, are adapted to the capacities of children: after the plan of Mr. Ruddiman’s Latin rudiments.
Language: Greek | English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T87000
James Barclay (Male, died 1765)
Genre: Education
Greek Rudiments
Borrowed: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Returned: 1773/11/19 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: James Barclay (Male, died 1765), Genre: Education
Record ID 89993
Wrights Trigonometry
Borrowed: 1773/11/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/3 (Friday). Classmark: G3. 8. Original Returned Text: Wright's Trigonometry.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Classmark: G.3.8, M.7.43.
Confidence level: Certain
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T101234
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Trigonometry, Plane and Spherical
Borrowed: 1773/11/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/3 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: John Wright (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 90002
Fenning's Gram. & Dictionary
Borrowed: 1773/12/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/12/11 (Saturday). Classmark: G3 .. Original Returned Text: Fenning Grammar &c.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
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Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Education
A new grammar of the English language; or an easy introduction to the art of speaking and writing English with propriety and correctness: The whole laid down in the most plain and familiar manner, and calculated for the use, not only of Schools, but of private Gentlemen. By D. Fenning. Author of the Royal English Dictionary (published by the King’s Authority)-The Schoolmaster’s Companion in the Knowledge of Arithmetic. - --The Universal Spelling-Book. --- The New Spelling-Dictionary. - --The British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic. - --The Ready Reckoner, being correct Tables of Accompts ready cast up. And the Young Man’s Book of Knowledge.
Classmark: G.3.30.
Confidence level: Likely
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Education
A new grammar of the English language; or an easy introduction to the art of speaking and writing English with propriety and correctness: The whole laid down in the most plain and familiar manner, and calculated for the use, not only of Schools, but of private Gentlemen. By D. Fenning. Author of the Royal English Dictionary (published by the King’s Authority)-The Schoolmaster’s Companion in the Knowledge of Arithmetic. - --The Universal Spelling-Book. --- The New Spelling-Dictionary. - --The British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic. - --The Ready Reckoner, being correct Tables of Accompts ready cast up. And the Young Man’s Book of Knowledge.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T39857
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Education
New Grammar of the English Language
Borrowed: 1773/12/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/12/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Education