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Record ID 177720
Hist of Corsica
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/12/29 (Saturday). Classmark: P.5 . 9. Original Returned Text: Hist. of Corsica.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli / by James Boswell, Esq; illustrated with a new and accurate map of Corsica.
Classmark: P.5.9.
Confidence level: Certain
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 85 times in 83 borrowing records
ESTC: T26157
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island; and Memoirs of Pascal Paoli
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/12/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island; and Memoirs of Pascal Paoli
Record ID 177723
Nature Displayed Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1770/12/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display' d-Vol 3d.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1770/12/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 177726
Biographia Classica 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/3/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/4/13 (Saturday). Classmark: Q8. 28. Original Returned Text: Biogra. Class. 1 & 2 V..
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Lives
Biographia classica: the lives and characters of all the classic authors, the Grecian and Roman poets, historians, orators, and biographers. With An Historical and Critical Account of Them and their Writings: Illustrating their several Excellencies, and shewing their Defects, from the Judgment and Remarks of the most Celebrated Critics, both Ancient and Modern. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: J.8.40, Q.8.28, Q.8.39.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Lives
Biographia classica: the lives and characters of all the classic authors, the Grecian and Roman poets, historians, orators, and biographers. With An Historical and Critical Account of Them and their Writings: Illustrating their several Excellencies, and shewing their Defects, from the Judgment and Remarks of the most Celebrated Critics, both Ancient and Modern. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T26541
Genre: Lives
Biographia Classica: The Lives and Characters of All the Classic Authors
Borrowed: 1771/3/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/4/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Genre: Lives
Biographia Classica: The Lives and Characters of All the Classic Authors
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 177729
Essay on original Geneus
Borrowed: 1771/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q4, 18. Original Returned Text: Essay on original Genius.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
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: 1771/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 177732
Preceptor Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Classmark: D3. 7. Original Returned Text: Preceptor Vol. 1st.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
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
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: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 177735
Johnston's philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Classmark: P6 . 42. Original Returned Text: Johnston's philosophy.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Elements of Philosophy: containing, I. The most useful parts of logic, including both metaphysics and dialectic, or the art of reasoning: with a brief account of the progress of the mind towards its highest perfection. To which is prefixed, a short introduction to the study of sciences. II. A brief view both of the speculative and practical part of moral philosophy, as improved by Christianity. To which is added, an original letter concerning the settlement of bishops in America. By Samuel Johnson, D.D.
Classmark: P.6.42, O.9.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Elements of Philosophy: containing, I. The most useful parts of logic, including both metaphysics and dialectic, or the art of reasoning: with a brief account of the progress of the mind towards its highest perfection. To which is prefixed, a short introduction to the study of sciences. II. A brief view both of the speculative and practical part of moral philosophy, as improved by Christianity. To which is added, an original letter concerning the settlement of bishops in America. By Samuel Johnson, D.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T82888
Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Elements of Philosophy [Samuel Johnson]
Borrowed: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 177738
Preceptor Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1772/2/3 (Monday). Returned: 1772/3/26 (Thursday). Classmark: D3 - 37. Original Returned Text: Preceptor Vol 2d.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
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 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: 1772/2/3 (Monday). Returned: 1772/3/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 177741
Essay on Dr Swift
Borrowed: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/5/2 (Saturday). Classmark: Q4. 21. Original Returned Text: Essay on Dr Swift.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Deane Swift (Male, born 1707, died 1783)
Genre: Lives
An essay upon the life, writings, and character, of Dr. Jonathan Swift. Interspersed with some occasional animadversions upon the remarks of a late critical author, and upon the observations of an anonymous writer on those remarks. By Deane Swift, Esq; To which is added, that sketch of Dr. Swift’s life, written by the doctor himself, which was lately presented by the author of this essay to the University of Dublin.
Classmark: Q.4.21.
Confidence level: Certain
Deane Swift (Male, born 1707, died 1783)
Genre: Lives
An essay upon the life, writings, and character, of Dr. Jonathan Swift.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 14
ESTC: T148532
Deane Swift (Male, born 1707, died 1783)
Genre: Lives
Essay upon the Life, Writings, and Character, of Dr Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/5/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Deane Swift (Male, born 1707, died 1783), Genre: Lives
Essay upon the Life, Writings, and Character, of Dr Jonathan Swift
Record ID 177744
Gay's Fables 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/5/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/5/9 (Saturday). Classmark: Q3 . 4. Original Returned Text: Gay's Fab- 1 & 2 Vol..
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables. 1st series [Gay]
Classmark: Q.3.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables. 1st series
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T13818
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables [John Gay]
Borrowed: 1772/5/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/5/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2