An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
Record ID 92435
Preceptor 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: D3. 7. Original Returned Text: preceptor 1 . 2d Vol..
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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, Volume 2
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: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92438
popes letters 7. 8 Vol
Borrowed: 1774/1/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/28 (Friday). Classmark: N. .. Original Returned Text: pope's letters 7. 8 V..
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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 7, Volume 8
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: 1774/1/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/28 (Friday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 92441
Voyage thro' Hell
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/6 (Sunday). Classmark: F6. 4. Original Returned Text: Voyage thro' Hell.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Toby Meanwell (Male)
Genre: Fiction
A voyage through Hell, by the invincible man of war, Capt. Single-Eye, commander. Dedicated to your grand father. Out of the Eater came forth Meat, And out of the Strong came forth Sweetness. Laugh where we must, be candid where we can, But vindicate the Ways of God to Man. Evil be to him that Evil thinks. To the Pure all Things are pure. And a Mighty Angel Took up a Stone, Like A Great Millstone, and Cast it into the Sea, Saying, thus with Violence Shall that Great City Babylon be Thrown Down, and Shall be Found No More at all.
Classmark: F.6.4, M.5.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Toby Meanwell (Male)
Genre: Fiction
A voyage through Hell, by the invincible man of war, Capt. Single-Eye, commander. Dedicated to your grand father. Out of the Eater came forth Meat, And out of the Strong came forth Sweetness. Laugh where we must, be candid where we can, But vindicate the Ways of God to Man. Evil be to him that Evil thinks. To the Pure all Things are pure. And a Mighty Angel Took up a Stone, Like A Great Millstone, and Cast it into the Sea, Saying, thus with Violence Shall that Great City Babylon be Thrown Down, and Shall be Found No More at all.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T92988
Toby Meanwell (Male)
Genre: Fiction
Voyage through Hell, by the Invincible Man of War, Capt. Single-Eye, Commander
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/6 (Sunday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Toby Meanwell (Male), Genre: Fiction
Voyage through Hell, by the Invincible Man of War, Capt. Single-Eye, Commander
Record ID 92444
Epist. for the ladies 1. 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/4 (Friday). Returned: 1774/2/18 (Friday). Classmark: L6. 5. Original Returned Text: Epist. for the ladies 1. 2dV.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Epistles for the ladies ...
Classmark: L.5.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Epistles for the ladies.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 22 borrowing records
ESTC: T75907
Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Epistles for the Ladies
Borrowed: 1774/2/4 (Friday). Returned: 1774/2/18 (Friday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92447
plays 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/2/6 (Sunday). Returned: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Classmark: B6. .. Original Returned Text: plays 1 . 2d Vol.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Drama
Plays 2 Vol [B.6.9]
Classmark: B.6.9.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Borrowed: 1774/2/6 (Sunday). Returned: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92450
Robertson's hist. Scot. 1 . 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/18 (Friday). Returned: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Classmark: N5.22. Original Returned Text: Robertson's hist 1. 2d Vol.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh. ...
Classmark: N.5.22, N.7.24?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1774/2/18 (Friday). Returned: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92453
plays 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/10 (Thursday). Classmark: P5 .31. Original Returned Text: Plays 1 . 2d Vol.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Drama
Plays 2 Vol [P.5.31, P.7.31]
Classmark: P.5.31, P.7.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/10 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Traill
Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92456
Helvetius Child of Nature 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/3/7 (Monday). Returned: 1774/3/17 (Thursday). Classmark: J.7. 6. Original Returned Text: Child of Nature 1. 2d V..
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26)
Genre: Fiction
The child of nature, improved by chance. A philosophical novel. By Mr. Helvetius. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: J.7.6, L.9.11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26)
Genre: Fiction
The child of nature, improved by chance. A philosophical novel. By Mr. Helvetius. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T100245
Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26)
Genre: Fiction
Child of Nature, Improved by Chance. A Philosophical Novel
Borrowed: 1774/3/7 (Monday). Returned: 1774/3/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26), Genre: Fiction
Child of Nature, Improved by Chance. A Philosophical Novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92459
Ladys Liberary 2 V
Borrowed: 1774/3/10 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/3/14 (Monday). Classmark: D5. .. Original Returned Text: Ladys Library 1 . 2d V.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Lady Mary Wray (Female, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
The ladies library... Written by a lady [i. e. Lady Mary Wray?] / Published by Mr. Steele. [In three vols].
Classmark: D.5.44.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Lady Mary Wray (Female, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
The ladies library. ... Written by a lady. Published by Mr. Steele.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1714. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: N19418
Lady Mary Wray (Female, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Ladies Library
Borrowed: 1774/3/10 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/3/14 (Monday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Lady Mary Wray (Female, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Record ID 92462
Critical Essays
Borrowed: 1774/3/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/3/14 (Monday). Classmark: K5 .. Original Returned Text: Critical Essays.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays moral and critical... with reflections upon taste; and many other curious topicks. Translated from the French.
Classmark: K.5.37, B.5.25.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays moral and critical... with reflections upon taste; and many other curious topicks. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays Moral and Critical... with Reflections upon Taste; and Many Other Curious Topicks
Borrowed: 1774/3/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/3/14 (Monday).
Borrower: James Traill
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays Moral and Critical... with Reflections upon Taste; and Many Other Curious Topicks
Record ID 92465
Robin's Mathematical Tracts 1. 2d V
Borrowed: 1774/3/20 (Sunday). Returned: 1774/3/24 (Thursday). Classmark: J4 . .. Original Returned Text: Robin's Tracts 1. 2d V.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Robins (Male, born 1707, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Tracts Of the late Benjamin Robins, Esq; Fellow of the Royal Society, and Engineer General to the Honourable the East India Company. In Two Volumes. Containing his New Principles of Gunnery, wwith several subsequent Discources on the same Subject, the greatest Part never before printed.
Classmark: J.4.22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Robins (Male, born 1707, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Tracts Of the late Benjamin Robins, Esq; Fellow of the Royal Society, and Engineer General to the Honourable the East India Company. In Two Volumes. Containing his New Principles of Gunnery, wwith several subsequent Discources on the same Subject, the greatest Part never before printed.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T81183
Benjamin Robins (Male, born 1707, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Tracts [Benjamin Robins]
Borrowed: 1774/3/20 (Sunday). Returned: 1774/3/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Benjamin Robins (Male, born 1707, died 1751), Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Tracts [Benjamin Robins]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92468
Essay on Genius
Borrowed: 1774/3/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/4/3 (Sunday). Classmark: Q4 . 18. Original Returned Text: Essay on Genius.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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: 1774/3/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/4/3 (Sunday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 92471
Antiquities of Scot.
Borrowed: 1774/4/3 (Sunday). Returned: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday). Classmark: E4. 8. Original Returned Text: Antiquities of Scot..
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Walter Goodall (Male, born 1706, died 1766), John Stedman (Male, died 1791)
Genre: History, Genre: Medicine
Pamphlets [E.4.8, L.4.12] inc. Antiquities of Scotland & Stedman's Essays
Classmark: E.4.8, L.4.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (Antiquities of Scotland)
Confidence level: Certain
Walter Goodall (Male, born 1706, died 1766)
Genre: History
An introduction to the history and antiquities of Scotland [by Walter Goodall. Translated from the original Latin / by William Tytler].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Translators: William Tytler
Number of borrowings: 28
Walter Goodall (Male, born 1706, died 1766)
Genre: History
Introduction to the History and Antiquities of Scotland [Walter Goodall]
Confidence level: Certain
John Stedman (Male, died 1791)
Genre: Medicine
Physiological essays and observations, by John Stedman, M. D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 48
ESTC: T42275
John Stedman (Male, died 1791)
Genre: Medicine
Physiological Essays and Observations [John Stedman]
Borrowed: 1774/4/3 (Sunday). Returned: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Walter Goodall (Male, born 1706, died 1766), John Stedman (Male, died 1791), Genre: History, Genre: Medicine
Introduction to the History and Antiquities of Scotland [Walter Goodall], Physiological Essays and Observations [John Stedman]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (Antiquities of Scotland)
Record ID 92474
Peruvian letters
Borrowed: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday). Classmark: J8. 15. Original Returned Text: Peruvian letters.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Françoise d’ Issembourg d’Happoncourt Madame de Grafigny (Female, born 1695, died 1758)
Genre: Fiction
The peruvian letters, translated from the French. With an additional original volume. By R. Roberts, translator of Select Tales from Marmontel, Author of Sermons by a Lady, and Translator of the History of France, from the Abbé Millot.
Classmark: J.8.15, B.7.31.
Confidence level: Certain
Françoise d’ Issembourg d’Happoncourt Madame de Grafigny (Female, born 1695, died 1758)
Genre: Fiction
The peruvian letters, translated from the French. With an additional original volume. By R. Roberts, translator of Select Tales from Marmontel, Author of Sermons by a Lady, and Translator of the History of France, from the Abbé Millot.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T114350
Françoise d’ Issembourg d’Happoncourt Madame de Grafigny (Female, born 1695, died 1758)
Genre: Fiction
Letters from a Peruvian Woman
Borrowed: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Françoise d’ Issembourg d’Happoncourt Madame de Grafigny (Female, born 1695, died 1758), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 92480
London Companion
Borrowed: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/4/7 (Thursday). Classmark: J7. 5. Original Returned Text: London Companion.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The London Companion: or, an account of the fares of Hackney coachmen, chairmen, and watermen; with the rates of carmen and porters, plying in London, Westminster, or Southwark. Containing, I. The fares of Hackney coaches, from one to five shillings, from all their different stands to the principal streets, squares, places of public entertainment, and neighbouring villages; comprehending upwards of 30,000 different fares. II. The fares of Hackney chairs, to and from all the squares and places of public resort, in or about London. III. The fares of watermen, from all the stairs, wharfs, and docks, between Vauxhall and Limehouse; and to all the towns and villages up to Windsor, or down to Gravesend. IV. The new rates of carmen, as settled by the Lord Mayor and court of aldermen, on the 7th of September last. V. The rates taken by porters for shipping, landing, loading, housing, and weighing of goods. Interspersed with abstracts of the Acts of Parliament relating to each. The whole on a plan entirely new, and far more extensive than any work of the kind ever yet attempted.
Classmark: J7. 5.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The London Companion: or, an account of the fares of Hackney coachmen, chairmen, and watermen; with the rates of carmen and porters, plying in London, Westminster, or Southwark. Containing, I. The fares of Hackney coaches, from one to five shillings, from all their different stands to the principal streets, squares, places of public entertainment, and neighbouring villages; comprehending upwards of 30,000 different fares. II. The fares of Hackney chairs, to and from all the squares and places of public resort, in or about London. III. The fares of watermen, from all the stairs, wharfs, and docks, between Vauxhall and Limehouse; and to all the towns and villages up to Windsor, or down to Gravesend. IV. The new rates of carmen, as settled by the Lord Mayor and court of aldermen, on the 7th of September last. V. The rates taken by porters for shipping, landing, loading, housing, and weighing of goods. Interspersed with abstracts of the Acts of Parliament relating to each. The whole on a plan entirely new, and far more extensive than any work of the kind ever yet attempted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T93571
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
London Companion: or, An Account of the Fares of Hackney Coachmen, Chairmen, and Watermen
Borrowed: 1774/4/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/4/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Traill
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
London Companion: or, An Account of the Fares of Hackney Coachmen, Chairmen, and Watermen
Record ID 92486
Batle of Flodan
Borrowed: 1774/4/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/4/7 (Thursday). Classmark: J4. 7. Original Returned Text: Batle of Flodan.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Lambe (Male, born 1712, died 1795)
Genre: History, Genre: Poetry
An exact and circumstantial history of the Battle of Floddon. In verse. Written about the time of Queen Elizabeth. In which are related many particular facts not to be found in the English history. Published from a curious manuscript in the possession of John Askew, of Palins-burn, in Northumberland, with notes / by Robert Lambe...
Classmark: J.4.7, A.7.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Lambe (Male, born 1712, died 1795)
Genre: History, Genre: Poetry
An exact and circumstantial history of the Battle of Floddon. In verse. Written about the time of Queen Elizabeth. In which are related many particular facts not to be found in the English history. Published from a curious manuscript in the possession of John Askew, of Palins-burn, in Northumberland, with notes / by Robert Lambe...
Language: English . Published: Berwick upon Tweed. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N31249
Robert Lambe (Male, born 1712, died 1795)
Genre: History, Genre: Poetry
Exact and Circumstantial History of the Battle of Floddon. In Verse
Borrowed: 1774/4/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/4/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Robert Lambe (Male, born 1712, died 1795), Genre: History, Genre: Poetry
Exact and Circumstantial History of the Battle of Floddon. In Verse
Record ID 92492
Algarotti on the opera
Borrowed: 1774/4/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/4/25 (Monday). Classmark: G4 . 26. Original Returned Text: algarottion the opera.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francesco Algarotti (Male, born 1712, died 1764)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An Essay on the Opera Written in Italian by Count Algarotti F. R. S. F. S. A. Etc.
Classmark: G.4.26.
Confidence level: Certain
Francesco Algarotti (Male, born 1712, died 1764)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An Essay on the Opera Written in Italian by Count Algarotti F. R. S. F. S. A. Etc.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T86969
Francesco Algarotti (Male, born 1712, died 1764)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on the Opera Written in Italian by Count Algarotti
Borrowed: 1774/4/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/4/25 (Monday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Francesco Algarotti (Male, born 1712, died 1764), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 92495
Hartlays obser. on Man 1 . 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/4/25 (Monday). Returned: 1774/4/25 (Monday). Classmark: J5 . 9. Original Returned Text: Hartlay's obser. 1. 2d V..
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hartley (Male, born 1705, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Observations on man, his frame, his duty, and his expectations. In two parts. By David Hartley, M.A.
Classmark: J.5.9, A.7.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
David Hartley (Male, born 1705, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Observations on man, his frame, his duty, and his expectations. In two parts. By David Hartley, M.A.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 79 times in 50 borrowing records
ESTC: T148767
David Hartley (Male, born 1705, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Observations on Man [David Hartley]
Borrowed: 1774/4/25 (Monday). Returned: 1774/4/25 (Monday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: David Hartley (Male, born 1705, died 1757), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Observations on Man [David Hartley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92501
Du Bocage letters 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/4/29 (Friday). Returned: 1774/5/2 (Monday). Classmark: F6. 16. Original Returned Text: Du Bocage letters 1. 2dV.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Madame Marie Anne Le Page Fiquet Du Boccage (Female, born 1710, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Letters concerning England, Holland and Italy. By the celebrated Madam du Bocage, member of the academies of Padua, Bologna, Rome and Lyons. Written during her travels in those countries. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: F.6.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Madame Marie Anne Le Page Fiquet Du Boccage (Female, born 1710, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Letters concerning England, Holland and Italy. By the celebrated Madam du Bocage, member of the academies of Padua, Bologna, Rome and Lyons. Written during her travels in those countries. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: T95219
Madame Marie Anne Le Page Fiquet Du Boccage (Female, born 1710, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Letters Concerning England, Holland and Italy. By the Celebrated Madam du Bocage
Borrowed: 1774/4/29 (Friday). Returned: 1774/5/2 (Monday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Madame Marie Anne Le Page Fiquet Du Boccage (Female, born 1710, died 1802), Genre: Travel
Letters Concerning England, Holland and Italy. By the Celebrated Madam du Bocage
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92504
plays one Vol
Borrowed: 1774/5/2 (Monday). Returned: 1774/5/2 (Monday). Classmark: F6. 10. Original Returned Text: plays one Vol.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pamphlets one Vol & one Vol of plays [F.6.10]
Classmark: F.6.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume Plays
Borrowed: 1774/5/2 (Monday). Returned: 1774/5/2 (Monday).
Borrower: James Traill
Pamphlets one Vol & one Vol of plays [F.6.10]
Volumes borrowed: Volume Plays
Record ID 92507
Burnat on Education
Borrowed: 1774/11/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/12. Classmark: M6 .7. Original Returned Text: Burnat's Education.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Education
Thoughts on Education. By the late Bishop Burnet. Now first printed from an original Manuscript.
Classmark: M.6.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Education
Thoughts on Education. By the late Bishop Burnet. Now first printed from an original Manuscript.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T107108
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Education
Thoughts on Education [Gilbert Burnet]
Borrowed: 1774/11/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/12.
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: Education
Record ID 92510
Xenophon's Memorabilia
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/4. Classmark: C6. 1. Original Returned Text: Xenophon - Mem.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
The memorable things of Socrates, written by Xenophon, in five books. Translated into English. To which are prefix'd the Life of Socrates, from the French of Monsieur Charpentier, a member of the French Academy; and the Life of Xenophon, collected from several authors; with some account of his writings.
Classmark: E.6.37, C.6.2, B.3.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
The memorable things of Socrates, written by Xenophon, in five books. Translated into English. To which are prefix'd the Life of Socrates, from the French of Monsieur Charpentier, a member of the French Academy; and the Life of Xenophon, collected from several authors; with some account of his writings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1712. Format: 8vo.
Translators: E. Bysshe
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T145657
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
Memorable Things of Socrates
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/4.
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: Lives
Record ID 92513
Whitefield Ser
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/4. Classmark: G3. 9. Original Returned Text: Whitfield Serm:.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
George Whitefield (Male, born 1714, died 1770)
Genre: Sermons
Thankfulness for mercies received a necessary duty. A farewell sermon preached on board the Whitaker, at anchor near Savannah in Georgia, on Sunday May the 17th, 1738. By George Whitefield.
Classmark: G.3.9, M.8.38.
Confidence level: Certain
George Whitefield (Male, born 1714, died 1770)
Genre: Sermons
Thankfulness for mercies received a necessary duty. A farewell sermon preached on board the Whitaker, at anchor near Savannah in Georgia, on Sunday May the 17th, 1738. By George Whitefield.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6
George Whitefield (Male, born 1714, died 1770)
Genre: Sermons
Thankfulness for Mercies Received a Necessary Duty
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/4.
Borrower: James Traill
Author: George Whitefield (Male, born 1714, died 1770), Genre: Sermons
Record ID 92516
Collier's Essays
Borrowed: 1774/12/2 (Friday). Returned: 1775/2/5 (Sunday). Classmark: P6. 50. Original Returned Text: Colliers Essays.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jeremy Collier (Male, born 1650, died 1726)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon pride. Upon cloaths. Upon duelling. Upon general kindness. Upon the office of a chaplain. Upon the weakness of human reason. Part II. Of fame. Of musick. Of the value of life. Of the spleen. Of eagerness of desire. Of friendship. Of popularity. A thought. Of the entertainment of books. Of confidence. Of envy. Of the aspect. Against despair. Of covetousness. Of liberty. Of old age. Of pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Classmark: C.6.42, P.6.50.
Confidence level: Certain
Jeremy Collier (Male, born 1650, died 1726)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon pride. Upon cloaths. Upon duelling. Upon general kindness. Upon the office of a chaplain. Upon the weakness of human reason. Part II. Of fame. Of musick. Of the value of life. Of the spleen. Of eagerness of desire. Of friendship. Of popularity. A thought. Of the entertainment of books. Of confidence. Of envy. Of the aspect. Against despair. Of covetousness. Of liberty. Of old age. Of pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1722. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 14
ESTC: T107031
Jeremy Collier (Male, born 1650, died 1726)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays upon Several Moral Subjects [Jeremy Collier]
Borrowed: 1774/12/2 (Friday). Returned: 1775/2/5 (Sunday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Jeremy Collier (Male, born 1650, died 1726), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 92519
Introduction to Hist.
Borrowed: 1774/12/4 (Sunday). Returned: 1775/2/5 (Sunday). Classmark: J. .. Original Returned Text: Introduction to History.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
R. Johnson (Unknown)
Genre: History
An Introduction to the Study of History: Wherein is considered the Proper Method of Reading Historical Works, In order to acquire a Perfect Knowledge of Mankind; With a View to Improve the Judgment, and correct the various Errors arising from Passion and Prejudice. Exemplified in the Characters of Several Illustrious Personages Recorded in the Annals of Antiquity. By R. Johnson.
Classmark: G.6.7, J.8.17.
Confidence level: Very likely
R. Johnson (Unknown)
Genre: History
An Introduction to the Study of History: Wherein is considered the Proper Method of Reading Historical Works, In order to acquire a Perfect Knowledge of Mankind; With a View to Improve the Judgment, and correct the various Errors arising from Passion and Prejudice. Exemplified in the Characters of Several Illustrious Personages Recorded in the Annals of Antiquity. By R. Johnson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T120307
R. Johnson (Unknown)
Genre: History
Introduction to the Study of History
Borrowed: 1774/12/4 (Sunday). Returned: 1775/2/5 (Sunday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: R. Johnson (Unknown), Genre: History
Record ID 92522
Emelius 1 . 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/12/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/3/21 (Tuesday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Emelius Vols 1 2 d.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Education
Emilius and Sophia: or, a new system of education. Translated from the French of Mr. J. J. Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva. By the translator of Eloisa. ...
Classmark: E.7.14, Q.7.44, R.8.6?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Education
Emilius and Sophia: or, a new system of education. Translated from the French of Mr. J. J. Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva. By the translator of Eloisa. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: N6260
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Education
Emilius and Sophia: or, A New System of Education
Borrowed: 1774/12/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/3/21 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778), Genre: Education
Emilius and Sophia: or, A New System of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92525
Hutchisons Enquiry
Borrowed: 1774/12/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/4/4 (Tuesday). Classmark: C4. .. Original Returned Text: Hutch- Enquiry.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue; in two treatises. In which the principles of the late Earl of Shaftesbury are explain'd and defended, against the author of the Fable of the bees [i.e. Bernard Mandeville]: and the ideas of moral good and evil are establish'd ... [By Francis Hutcheson].
Classmark: C.4.28, L.8.30?.
Confidence level: Speculative
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue; in two treatises. In which the principles of the late Earl of Shaftesbury are explain'd and defended, against the author of the Fable of the bees [i.e. Bernard Mandeville]: and the ideas of moral good and evil are establish'd ... [By Francis Hutcheson].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T83284
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue
Borrowed: 1774/12/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/4/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 92528
Emerson's Mechanics
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Classmark: E.5.23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.
Confidence level: Certain
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T77168
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 92531
Dodson's Mathematical Repositor
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Classmark: P5. 55. Original Returned Text: Dodson' Ma. Repositor.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Dodson (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Mathematics
The mathematical repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of five hundred Questions, mostly selected from Scarce and Valuable authors. Designed to conduct Beginners to the more difficult Properties of Numbers. By James Dodson, Accomptant, and Teacher of the Mathematics.
Classmark: K.8.6, P.6.55, O.9.5.
Confidence level: Certain
James Dodson (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Mathematics
The mathematical repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of five hundred Questions, mostly selected from Scarce and Valuable authors. Designed to conduct Beginners to the more difficult Properties of Numbers. By James Dodson, Accomptant, and Teacher of the Mathematics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: T96494
James Dodson (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of Five Hundred Questions
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: James Dodson (Male, died 1757), Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of Five Hundred Questions