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Record ID 174195

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Drummond's Travles

Borrowed: 1770/3/25 (Sunday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday). Classmark: M3 . 2. Original Returned Text: Drummond Travles.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Drummond (Male, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
Travels through different cities of Germany, Italy, Greece and several parts of Asia, as far as the banks of the Euphrates: in a series of letters. Containing, an account of what is most remarkable in their present state, as well as in their monuments of antiquity / by Alexander Drummond, Esq; His Majesty's consul at Aleppo.
Classmark: M.3.2.

Record ID 174204

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Gordon's accountant 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1770/10/26 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday). Classmark: N6. 23. Original Returned Text: Gordon's Accot 1 & 2 V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The universal accountant and complete merchant. In two volumes. By William Gordon, of the Academy, Glasgow. ...
Classmark: N.6.23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The universal accountant and complete merchant. In two volumes. By William Gordon, of the Academy, Glasgow. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1763-1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 11 borrowing records


Book Work

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Universal Accountant and Complete Merchant

Borrowed: 1770/10/26 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: William Gordon (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Universal Accountant and Complete Merchant

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174219

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Lock on Understanding

Borrowed: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday). Classmark: P2 . .. Original Returned Text: Lock on Understanding.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay concerning humane understanding. In four books. Written by John Locke, Gent.
Classmark: F.3.8, P.2.35, S.3.1?.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay concerning humane understanding. In four books. Written by John Locke, Gent.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1694. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 58


Book Work

John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay Concerning Human Understanding

Borrowed: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Essay Concerning Human Understanding

Record ID 174237

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Rambler 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/4/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/20 (Saturday). Classmark: L7. 28. Original Returned Text: Rambler 1 & 2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
[The rambler. In four volumes] / [by Samuel Johnson].
Classmark: L.7.28, B.7.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
[The rambler. In four volumes] / [by Samuel Johnson].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 54 borrowing records


Book Work

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
Rambler

Borrowed: 1771/4/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Periodicals

Rambler

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174243

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Modern Characters

Borrowed: 1771/4/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Classmark: M6- 7. Original Returned Text: Mod- Characters.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Lives
Modern characters: illustrated by histories in real life, and address’d to the polite world. ...
Classmark: M.7.9.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Lives
Modern characters: illustrated by histories in real life, and address’d to the polite world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 42 times in 23 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Lives
Modern Characters: Illustrated by Histories in Real Life, and Address’d to the Polite World

Borrowed: 1771/4/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/27 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Genre: Lives

Modern Characters: Illustrated by Histories in Real Life, and Address’d to the Polite World

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174171

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Jeffrey's Spanish Settlements

Borrowed: 1770/2/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/2/17 (Saturday). Classmark: N4. 33. Original Returned Text: Jeffrey's Spanish Setle.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Thomas Jefferys (Male)
Genre: Travel
A description of the Spanish islands and settlements on the coast of the West Indies, compiled from authentic memoirs, revised by gentlemen who have resided many years in the Spanish settlements; and illustrated with thirty-two maps and plans, chiefly from original drawings taken from the Spaniards in the last war and engraved by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to His Majesty.
Classmark: N.4.33, Q.5.21.

Record ID 174231

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Mollier's  plays F & E. 3 & 4 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/3/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/4/13 (Saturday). Classmark: O7. 2. Original Returned Text: Molliier's play 3 & 4 V.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Molière (Male, born 1622-1-15, died 1673-2-17)
Genre: Drama
Select comedies / of Mr. de Molière. French and English. In eight volumes. With a frontispiece to each comedy. To which is prefix'd a curious print of the author, with his life in French and English.
Classmark: E.7.23, O.7.2, R.9.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Molière (Male, born 1622-1-15, died 1673-2-17)
Genre: Drama
Select comedies of Mr. de Molière. French and English. In eight volumes. With a frontispiece to each comedy. To which is prefix'd a curious print of the author, with his life in French and English.
Language: French | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 138 borrowing records


Book Work

Molière (Male, born 1622-1-15, died 1673-2-17)
Genre: Drama
Select Comedies of Molière

Borrowed: 1771/3/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/4/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Molière (Male, born 1622-1-15, died 1673-2-17), Genre: Drama

Select Comedies of Molière

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 174174

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Tatler 1 & 2d  Vol

Borrowed: 1770/2/19 (Monday). Returned: 1770/2/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6. 17. Original Returned Text: Tatler 1 & 2d Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Classmark: L.6.17, B.7.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1747-1748. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff

Borrowed: 1770/2/19 (Monday). Returned: 1770/2/28 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Belles Lettres

Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174165

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Universal  hist. 1 & 2 d Vol

Borrowed: 1770/1/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/1/30 (Tuesday). Classmark: M5 . 1. Original Returned Text: Un. hist. 1 & 2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Borrowed: 1770/1/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/1/30 (Tuesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Genre: History

Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174228

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Rol-  Belles letters 1 & 24 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/3/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/25 (Monday). Classmark: B6 - 6. Original Returned Text: Rol. Belles letters 1 & 4 V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.3, J.5.2, B.6.6, B.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4

Borrowed: 1771/3/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/25 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres

Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4

Record ID 174168

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Invisible  Spy 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1770/1/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/2/12 (Monday). Classmark: Q7. 11. Original Returned Text: Invisible Spy 1 & 2 Vol..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Fiction
The invisible spy. By Exploralibus. In four volumes. ...
Classmark: Q.7.11, S.8.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Fiction
The invisible spy. By Exploralibus. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 191 times in 83 borrowing records


Book Work

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Fiction
Invisible Spy

Borrowed: 1770/1/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/2/12 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756), Genre: Fiction

Invisible Spy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174240

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Rambler  3 & 4 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/4/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Rambler 3 & 4 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
[The rambler. In four volumes] / [by Samuel Johnson].
Classmark: L.7.28, B.7.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
[The rambler. In four volumes] / [by Samuel Johnson].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 54 borrowing records


Book Work

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
Rambler

Borrowed: 1771/4/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/24 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Periodicals

Rambler

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 174246

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Pope's  Works   5 & 6 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/4/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Classmark: . .. Original Returned Text: Pope's Works 5 & 6 V-.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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 5, Volume 6

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope

Borrowed: 1771/4/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/4/27 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry

Works of Alexander Pope

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6

Record ID 174177

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Description of Siberia

Borrowed: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/3 (Saturday). Classmark: P4 . 21. Original Returned Text: Descrip. of Siberia.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Philipp Johann Strahlenberg (Male, born 1676, died 1747)
Genre: Travel
An historico-geographical description of the North and Eastern Parts of Europe and Asia; But more particularly of Russia, Siberia, and Great Tartary; Both in their Ancient and Modern State: together with An entire New Polyglot-Table of the Dialects of 32 Tartarian Nations: And a vocabulary of the Kalmuck-Mungalian Tongue. As also, A Large and Accurate map of those Countries; and Variety of Cuts, representing Asiatick-Scythian Antiquities. Written Originally in High German By Mr. Philip John von Strahlenberg, a Swedish Officer, thirteen Years Captive in those Parts. Now faithfully translated into English.
Classmark: P.4.21, P.3.18.

Record ID 174225

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Addison's  Works  Vol 4th

Borrowed: 1771/3/11 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/16 (Saturday). Classmark: A5 . 15. Original Returned Text: Addison's Work Vol 4th.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of ... Joseph Addison.
Classmark: A.5.14, A.5.15, S.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of...Joseph Addison.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 196 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Joseph Addison

Borrowed: 1771/3/11 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/16 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

Works of Joseph Addison

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 174249

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Hamilton  Account of E . Indies 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Classmark: A5 - 1. Original Returned Text: Ham. Account of E. Indies.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Hamilton (Male, died c.1732)
Genre: Travel
A new account of the East Indies : being the observations and remarks of Capt. Alexander Hamilton, who spent his time there from the year 1688. to 1723. trading and travelling, by sea and land, to most of the countries and islands of commerce and navigation, between the Cape of Good-Hope, and the Island of Japon.
Classmark: A.6.45, A.5.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/27 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Alexander Hamilton (Male, died c.1732), Genre: Travel

New Account of the East Indies

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174234

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Rol-  Belles letters 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/3/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/20 (Saturday). Classmark: B6. 6. Original Returned Text: Rol. Belles letters 1 &2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.3, J.5.2, B.6.6, B.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1771/3/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres

Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174210

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Congreav's Works 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1770/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday). Classmark: P7. 11. Original Returned Text: Congreav's Works 1 & 2 V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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, Volume 2

Book Edition

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


Book Work

William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Congreve

Borrowed: 1770/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry

Works of William Congreve

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174189

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Female Spectator 3 & 4 Vol

Borrowed: 1770/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/17 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 .10. Original Returned Text: Female Spectator 3&4 Vol..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
The female spectator.
Classmark: L. ., J.6.3, B.5.10, B.5.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
The female spectator.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745-1746. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 206 times in 134 borrowing records


Book Work

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
Female Spectator

Borrowed: 1770/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/17 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756), Genre: Periodicals

Female Spectator

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 174216

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Addison's Works Vol2d

Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Classmark: A5 . -. Original Returned Text: Addison's Works Vol 2d.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of ... Joseph Addison.
Classmark: A.5.14, A.5.15, S.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of...Joseph Addison.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 196 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Joseph Addison

Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/9 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

Works of Joseph Addison

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 174213

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Ward's oratory 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/1. Returned: 1771/2/23 (Saturday). Classmark: -------. Original Returned Text: Ward oratory 1 & 2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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

Book Edition

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


Book Work

John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
System of Oratory

Borrowed: 1771/1. Returned: 1771/2/23 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758), Genre: Education

System of Oratory

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174207

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Thomson's Works 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1770/10/26 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday). Classmark: L7 . 27. Original Returned Text: Thomson's Works 1 V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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

Book Edition

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


Book Work

James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
Works of James Thomson

Borrowed: 1770/10/26 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748), Genre: Poetry

Works of James Thomson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 174222

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Addison's Works Vol 1st

Borrowed: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/3/11 (Monday). Classmark: A5 . 15. Original Returned Text: Addison's Works Vol 1st.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of ... Joseph Addison.
Classmark: A.5.14, A.5.15, S.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of...Joseph Addison.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 196 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Joseph Addison

Borrowed: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/3/11 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

Works of Joseph Addison

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 174192

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Female Spectator Vol 1st & 2

Borrowed: 1770/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/25 (Sunday). Classmark: --- --. Original Returned Text: Female Spectator 1&2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
The female spectator.
Classmark: L. ., J.6.3, B.5.10, B.5.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
The female spectator.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745-1746. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 206 times in 134 borrowing records


Book Work

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
Female Spectator

Borrowed: 1770/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/25 (Sunday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756), Genre: Periodicals

Female Spectator

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 174198

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 159

Peregrin pickle 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1770/3/25 (Sunday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday). Classmark: -- -- -. Original Returned Text: Peregrin pickle 1&2 Vol-.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Classmark: K.8.29, D.6.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 37 borrowing records


Book Work

Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle

Borrowed: 1770/3/25 (Sunday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Fiction

Adventures of Peregrine Pickle

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176595

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Wagstafe on polite EducationConversation

Borrowed: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/5/6 (Monday). Original Returned Text: Wagstafe on poli. Conver..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation : according to the most polite mode and method now used at court, and in the best companies of England. In three dialogues / By Simon Wagstaff, Esq;
Classmark: J.5.20, Q.4.2.

Borrowed: 1771/4/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/5/6 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education

Complete Collection of Genteel and Ingenious Conversation

Record ID 176634

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Muller's Mathematics

Borrowed: 1772/1/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Classmark: E4. 7. Original Returned Text: Muller's Mathematics.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Muller (Male, born 1699, died 1784)
Genre: Mathematics
A new system of mathematics. Containing plane geometry; general investigation of areas, surfaces, and solids; greatest and least quantities; trigonometry; logarithms; motion, uniform, accelerated, projectiles, compound, retarded, application. To which is prefixed The first principles of algebra, by way of introduction. By John Muller Professor of Artillery and Fortification to his Royal Highness William Duke of Gloucester. [Muller]
Classmark: E.4.7.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Muller (Male, born 1699, died 1784)
Genre: Mathematics
New system of mathematics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5


Book Work

John Muller (Male, born 1699, died 1784)
Genre: Mathematics
New System of Mathematics [John Muller]

Borrowed: 1772/1/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Muller (Male, born 1699, died 1784), Genre: Mathematics

New System of Mathematics [John Muller]

Record ID 176616

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Foundling Vol 3d

Borrowed: 1771/11/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Classmark: ---- -. Original Returned Text: Found. Vol 3d.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes. By Henry Fielding, Esq;
Classmark: K.8.13, B.8.17, B.7.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes. By Henry Fielding, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 235 times in 106 borrowing records


Book Work

Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Borrowed: 1771/11/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/25 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction

History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 176610

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Emilius   1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/11/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/13 (Wednesday). Classmark: E7. 14. Original Returned Text: Emilius 1 & 2 Vol..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Education
Emilius and Sophia: or, A New System of Education

Borrowed: 1771/11/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/13 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

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 176637

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Voyage to North America

Borrowed: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Classmark: O 7 - 29. Original Returned Text: Voyag to North America.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Pierre-François Xavier de Charlevoix (Male, born 1682-10-24, died 1761-2-1)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a voyage to North-America. Undertaken by order of the French King. Containing the geographical description and natural history of that country, particularly Canada. Together with an account of the customs, characters, religion, manners and traditions of the original inhabitants. In a series of letters to the Dutchess of Lesdiguieres. Translated from the French of P. de Charlevoix. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: O.7.29, R.8.22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Pierre-François Xavier de Charlevoix (Male, born 1682-10-24, died 1761-2-1), Genre: Travel

Journal of a Voyage to North-America

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176604

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Pompey the little

Borrowed: 1771/11/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/11/7 (Thursday). Classmark: P6 .41. Original Returned Text: Pomp ey the little.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Francis Coventry (Male, born c.1725, died 1759)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Pompey the little: or, the life and adventures of a lap-dog.
Classmark: K.8.25, P.6.41, R.7.6.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Francis Coventry (Male, born c.1725, died 1759)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Pompey the little: or, the life and adventures of a lap-dog.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 12


Book Work

Francis Coventry (Male, born c.1725, died 1759)
Genre: Fiction
History of Pompey the Little: or, The Life and Adventures of a Lap-dog

Borrowed: 1771/11/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/11/7 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Francis Coventry (Male, born c.1725, died 1759), Genre: Fiction

History of Pompey the Little: or, The Life and Adventures of a Lap-dog

Record ID 176607

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Johnston's philosophy

Borrowed: 1771/11/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday). Classmark: P6. 42. Original Returned Text: Johnston's philosophy.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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.

Borrowed: 1771/11/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Elements of Philosophy [Samuel Johnson]

Record ID 176628

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Plydell's Fortification

Borrowed: 1771/12/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Classmark: E7. 24. Original Returned Text: Plydell's fortfications.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

J. C. Pleydell (Male)
Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
An essay on field fortification; intended principally for the use of officers of infantry. Shewing how to trace out on the ground, and construct in the easiest Manner, all sorts of redouts and other field works; Also, To put into a proper State of Defense, Posts of different kinds, such as Churches, Church-Yards, old Castles, Villages, small and large Towns, &c. With Forty Copper-Plates. Translated from the original manuscript of an officer of experience in the Prussian service, by J. C. Pleydell, Lieutenant in the Twelfth Regiment of Foot.
Classmark: E.7.24.

Record ID 176601

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Simson's & Gregory's Geometry

Borrowed: 1771/10/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/10/24 (Thursday). Classmark: Q5 . 22. Original Returned Text: Simson's & Gre . Geo..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10), Thomas Simpson (Male, born 1710, died 1761)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Education
Elements of Plane Geometry. To which are added, An Essay on the Maxima and Minima of Geometrical Quantities, and a brief Treatise of regular Solids; also the Mensuration of both Superficies and Solids, together with the Construction of a large Variety of Geometrical Problems. By Thomas Simpson, Fellow of the Royal Society, and Professor of Geometry at the Royal Academy at Woolwich. Designed for the Use of Schools.
Classmark: J.6.8, Q.5.22, P.6.26.
Volumes borrowed: Volume Simpson, Volume Gregory

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of practical geometry.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 30 borrowing records


Book Work

David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics
Treatise of Practical Geometry

Borrowed: 1771/10/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/10/24 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10), Thomas Simpson (Male, born 1710, died 1761), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Education

Treatise of Practical Geometry, Elements of Plane Geometry [Thomas Simpson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume Simpson, Volume Gregory

Record ID 176631

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Watts improvment of ye. Minde

Borrowed: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Classmark: B5 . 17. Original Returned Text: Wat's improvment of ye Mind.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The improvement of the mind: or, a supplement to the art of logick: Containing a Variety of Remarks and Rules for the Attainment and Communication of useful Knowledge, in Religion, in the Sciences, and in common Life. By I. Watts, D.D.
Classmark: K.4.8, K.5.25, B.5.17.

Borrowed: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Improvement of the Mind: or, A Supplement to the Art of Logick

Record ID 176625

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/26 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Philip Playstowe (Male), Genre: Travel

Gentleman's Guide, in his Tour through France

Record ID 176622

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Pamphlet's  3 & 12 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/12/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Classmark: --- -. Original Returned Text: Pamphlets 3 & 12 Vol..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Payne (Male, died 1787)
Genre: Theology
Pamphlets, Plays, Sermons &c. 22 vols. [B.4.4]
Classmark: B.4.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 12

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Payne (Male, died 1787)
Genre: Theology
Paradise restored: being a visitation of love to the Jews... Also a salutation of love, to the professors of Christianity, of the Romish, Protestant, and Greek churches / [by John Payne].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 88 times in 52 borrowing records


Book Work

John Payne (Male, died 1787)
Genre: Theology
Paradise Restored: Being a Visitation of Love to the Jews

Borrowed: 1771/12/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Payne (Male, died 1787), Genre: Theology

Paradise Restored: Being a Visitation of Love to the Jews

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 12

Record ID 176613

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Foundling 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1771/11/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/11/18 (Monday). Classmark: B8, 17. Original Returned Text: Found . 1 & 2 Vol..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes. By Henry Fielding, Esq;
Classmark: K.8.13, B.8.17, B.7.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes. By Henry Fielding, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 235 times in 106 borrowing records


Book Work

Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Borrowed: 1771/11/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/11/18 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction

History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176598

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Bellfour's hist. of Scotland

Borrowed: 1771/5/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: E4. 26. Original Returned Text: Bellfour's hist. of Scot..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Belfour (Male)
Genre: History
A New History of Scotland; from the Earliest Accounts, to the Present Time. By John Belfour.
Classmark: E.4.26.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Belfour (Male)
Genre: History
A New History of Scotland; from the Earliest Accounts, to the Present Time. By John Belfour.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 14


Book Work

John Belfour (Male)
Genre: History
New History of Scotland

Borrowed: 1771/5/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Belfour (Male), Genre: History

New History of Scotland

Record ID 176619

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194

Pamphlets 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1771/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday). Classmark: B4 , 4. Original Returned Text: Pamphles 12 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Payne (Male, died 1787)
Genre: Theology
Pamphlets, Plays, Sermons &c. 22 vols. [B.4.4]
Classmark: B.4.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Payne (Male, died 1787)
Genre: Theology
Paradise restored: being a visitation of love to the Jews... Also a salutation of love, to the professors of Christianity, of the Romish, Protestant, and Greek churches / [by John Payne].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 88 times in 52 borrowing records


Book Work

John Payne (Male, died 1787)
Genre: Theology
Paradise Restored: Being a Visitation of Love to the Jews

Borrowed: 1771/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Payne (Male, died 1787), Genre: Theology

Paradise Restored: Being a Visitation of Love to the Jews

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176763

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Hart's  poems

Borrowed: 1772/4/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/11 (Saturday). Classmark: C5 . 18. Original Returned Text: Hart's poems.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on several occasions by Mr. Walter Harte.
Classmark: C.5.18.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on several occasions by Mr. Walter Harte.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3


Book Work

Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [Walter Harte]

Borrowed: 1772/4/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/11 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774), Genre: Poetry

Poems on Several Occasions [Walter Harte]

Record ID 176748

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Tatler 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6- 17. Original Returned Text: Tatler 1 & 2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Classmark: L.6.17, B.7.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1747-1748. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff

Borrowed: 1772/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Belles Lettres

Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176757

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Cheyn on health

Borrowed: 1772/4/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/4 (Saturday). Classmark: D4, 25. Original Returned Text: Cheyn on health.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

George Cheyne (Male, born 1671, died 1743)
Genre: Medicine
An essay of health and long life. By George Cheyne, M.D. F.R.S.
Classmark: D.4.25, L.5.1.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Cheyne (Male, born 1671, died 1743)
Genre: Medicine
An essay of health and long life. By George Cheyne, M.D. F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

George Cheyne (Male, born 1671, died 1743)
Genre: Medicine
Essay of Health and Long Life

Borrowed: 1772/4/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/4 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: George Cheyne (Male, born 1671, died 1743), Genre: Medicine

Essay of Health and Long Life

Record ID 176742

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Swifts Miscel. 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/3/9 (Monday). Returned: 1772/3/14 (Saturday). Classmark: O6. 30. Original Returned Text: Swift's Miscel. 1 & 2 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in prose and verse. [Swift]
Classmark: E.6.12, O.6.30.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in prose and verse.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 95 borrowing records


Book Work

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies. The second volume.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 85 times in 58 borrowing records


Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies [Jonathan Swift]

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies. The last volume.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 85 times in 58 borrowing records


Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies [Jonathan Swift]

Borrowed: 1772/3/9 (Monday). Returned: 1772/3/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry

Miscellanies in Prose and Verse, Miscellanies [Jonathan Swift]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176769

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Forbbe's institutions law. Scot - 1 &2V.

Borrowed: 1772/4/13 (Monday). Returned: 1772/4/17 (Friday). Classmark: C5 . 38. Original Returned Text: Fobbis's insti. 1 & 2 V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Forbes (Male, born 1688, died 1745-10-27)
Genre: Law
The institutes of the law of Scotland ... : comprehending the private law: to which is subjoin'd, the constitution of the session, &c. and of the commission for plantation of churches, valuation of tithes, &c. with a scheme of the form of process observ'd in the courts / by William Forbes advocate, professor of law in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: C.5.38.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Forbes (Male, born 1688, died 1745-10-27)
Genre: Law
The institutes of the law of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1722-1730. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 7 borrowing records


Book Work

William Forbes (Male, born 1688, died 1745-10-27)
Genre: Law
Institutes of the Laws of Scotland

Borrowed: 1772/4/13 (Monday). Returned: 1772/4/17 (Friday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: William Forbes (Male, born 1688, died 1745-10-27), Genre: Law

Institutes of the Laws of Scotland

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176724

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Art of Tormenting

Borrowed: 1772/2/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/2/8 (Saturday). Classmark: P6. 30. Original Returned Text: Art of Tormenting.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Jane Collier (Female, born c.1709, died 1754)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on the art of ingeniously tormenting; with proper rules for the exercise of that pleasant art...with some general instructions for plaguing all your acquaintances / [by J. C. i.e. Jane Collier].
Classmark: P.6.30.

Borrowed: 1772/2/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/2/8 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Jane Collier (Female, born c.1709, died 1754), Genre: Belles Lettres

Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting

Record ID 176736

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Missellani Curiosia Vol 3d

Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/9 (Monday). Classmark: E7. 29. Original Returned Text: Miscel. Curi. V 3d.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellanea curiosa. Containing a collection of some of the principal phænomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age: ... In three volumes. The third edition. Revised and corrected, by W. Derham, F.R.S.
Classmark: E.7.29, L.6.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/9 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Miscellanea Curiosa. Containing a Collection of Some of the Principal Phaenomena in Nature

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 176730

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Carleton's Memoirs

Borrowed: 1772/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/15 (Saturday). Classmark: A5 .20. Original Returned Text: Carleton's Memoirs.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Travel
The memoirs of an English officer, who serv’d in the Dutch war in 1672. to the peace of Utrecht, in 1713. Containing Several Remarkable Transactions both by Sea and Land, and in divers Countries, but chiefly those wherein the Author was personally concern’d. Together with A Description of many Cities, Towns, and Countries, in which he resided; their Manners and Customs, as well Religious as Civil, interspers’d with many curious Observations on their Monasteries and Nunneries, more particularly of the famous one at Montserat. On the Bull-Feasts, and other publick Diversions; as also on the Genius of the Spanish People, amongst whom he continued several Years a Prisoner of War. No Part of which has before been made publick. By Capt. George Carleton.
Classmark: A.6.6, A.5.20.

Record ID 176745

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Swift's Miscel. 3 & 4 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/3/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Swift's Miscel. 3 & 4 Vol.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in prose and verse. [Swift]
Classmark: E.6.12, O.6.30.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in prose and verse.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 95 borrowing records


Book Work

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies. The second volume.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 85 times in 58 borrowing records


Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies [Jonathan Swift]

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies. The last volume.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 85 times in 58 borrowing records


Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Miscellanies [Jonathan Swift]

Borrowed: 1772/3/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/3/21 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry

Miscellanies in Prose and Verse, Miscellanies [Jonathan Swift]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 176772

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Voage through Hell &-C.

Borrowed: 1772/4/17 (Friday). Returned: 1772/4/21 (Tuesday). Classmark: F6. 4. Original Returned Text: Voyage through Hell.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Record ID 176733

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Memoirs of two Young Gent.

Borrowed: 1772/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Classmark: Q8. 33. Original Returned Text: Memoirs of two Gent..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of two young gentlemen. Exhibiting the most striking instances of the seduction and snares to which young people are liable, the horrors consequent upon vice and dissipation, the amazing efficacy of divine grace in conversion, the pleasures of a religious life, and the joy of dying in the Lord. Interspersed with awful warnings to companions in iniquity, serious exhortations to improve the time of divine forbearance and benignity, and remarkable anecdotes of the glories of redeeming love and mercy in the salvation of some persons of the most abandoned characters. The Whole Designed To humble and reclaim the sons of vice and profaneness, to animate devoutaspirers to heaven, to repress self-righteousness, exalt the righteousness of God, and promote the sacred interests of religion and virtue.
Classmark: Q.7.33.

Record ID 176754

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Original poems 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: L7. 2. Original Returned Text: original poems 1 & 2 V ..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Thomas Blacklock (Male, born 1721, died 1791)
Genre: Poetry
A collection of original poems. By the Rev. Mr Blacklock, and other Scotch gentlemen.
Classmark: L.7.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Thomas Blacklock (Male, born 1721, died 1791)
Genre: Poetry
A collection of original poems. By the Rev. Mr Blacklock, and other Scotch gentlemen.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1760-1762. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 9 borrowing records


Book Work

Thomas Blacklock (Male, born 1721, died 1791)
Genre: Poetry
Collection of Original Poems [Thomas Blacklock]

Borrowed: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Thomas Blacklock (Male, born 1721, died 1791), Genre: Poetry

Collection of Original Poems [Thomas Blacklock]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176721

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Berkly's Human Knowledge

Borrowed: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Returned: 1772/2/5 (Wednesday). Classmark: N6,26. Original Returned Text: Berkly's Hu.Knowledge.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A treatise concerning the principles of human knowledge. Part 1. Wherein the chief causes of error and difficulty in the sciences, with the grounds of scepticism, atheism, and irreligion, are inquir'd into. By George Berkeley ...
Classmark: N.6.26, M.7.55.

Borrowed: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Returned: 1772/2/5 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Treatise concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge

Record ID 176751

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Tatler 3 & 4 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: ---- -. Original Returned Text: Tatler 3 & 4 Vol-.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Classmark: L.6.17, B.7.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1747-1748. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff

Borrowed: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/3/25 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Belles Lettres

Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 176760

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Chesalden's  Anatomy

Borrowed: 1772/4/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/4 (Saturday). Classmark: D4 . 26. Original Returned Text: Chesalden's Anatomy.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Cheselden (Male, born 1688, died 1752)
Genre: Medicine
The anatomy of the human body. By William Cheselden ... With the addition of an appendix, which also is printed separately for the use of those who have the former editions.
Classmark: D.4.26.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Cheselden (Male, born 1688, died 1752)
Genre: Medicine
The anatomy of the human body.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17


Book Work

William Cheselden (Male, born 1688, died 1752)
Genre: Medicine
Anatomy of the Human Body [William Cheselden]

Borrowed: 1772/4/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/4 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: William Cheselden (Male, born 1688, died 1752), Genre: Medicine

Anatomy of the Human Body [William Cheselden]

Record ID 176775

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Gent- Companion 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/4/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Classmark: Q7. 38. Original Returned Text: Gent. Com. 1 & 2 V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Country Gentleman (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The country gentleman’s companion. In two volumes. ... . Contains, I. Of the horse in general. II. Of riding in general. III. Of breeding all Sorts of Horses. IV. Of ordering and dietting all Sorts of Horses. V. The most approv’d Methods of Cure for all Diseases in Horses. VI Of the Bull, Ox, Cow, or Calf. Vii. The best Methods of curing their Diseases. Viii. Of Sheep and Lambs. IX. Their Diseases, and how to cure them. X. Of Goats. XI. Their Diseases, and Methods of Cure. XII. Of Swine. XIII. Their Diseases, and the best Methods of curing them. XIV. Of Poultry, &c. XV. Their Diseases, and Methods of Cure. XVI. The Nature, Ordering and Preservation of Bees. XVII. Of Fishing in general, and of making Fish-Ponds. XVIII. Of taking all sorts of fish. By a country gentleman, from his own experience.
Classmark: Q.7.38.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1772/4/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/4/25 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Country Gentleman (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Country Gentleman’s Companion

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176727

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Caviler's Memoirs

Borrowed: 1772/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/15 (Saturday). Classmark: A5 . 11. Original Returned Text: Caviler's Memoirs.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Jean Cavalier (Male, born 1681, died 1740)
Genre: History
Memoirs of the Wars of the Cevennes, under Col. Cavallier, in Defence of the Protestants Persecuted in that Country. And of the Peace concluded between him and the Mareschal D. of Villars. Of his Conference with the King of France, after the Conclusion of the Peace. With Letters relating thereto, from Mareschal Villars, and Chamillard Secretary of State: As also a Map describing the Places mentioned in the book. Written by Colonel Cavallier.
Classmark: A.5.11.

Borrowed: 1772/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Jean Cavalier (Male, born 1681, died 1740), Genre: History

Memoirs of the Wars of the Cevennes

Record ID 176766

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

London  Spy

Borrowed: 1772/4/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/13 (Monday). Classmark: C5. 36. Original Returned Text: London Spy.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Edward Ward (Male, born 1667, died 1731)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The London-spy compleat, in eighteen parts / [by Edward Ward]. The first volume of the author's writings.
Classmark: E.5.25, C.5.36.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Edward Ward (Male, born 1667, died 1731)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The London-spy compleat, in eighteen parts / [by Edward Ward]. The first volume of the author's writings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1709. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8


Book Work

Edward Ward (Male, born 1667, died 1731)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
London-Spy Compleat, in Eighteen Parts

Borrowed: 1772/4/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/13 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Edward Ward (Male, born 1667, died 1731), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

London-Spy Compleat, in Eighteen Parts

Record ID 176739

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196

Hool's Metestasio 1 & 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/9 (Monday). Classmark: E7. 31. Original Returned Text: Hool's Metestasio1&2V..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Drama
The works of Metastasio; translated from the Italian, by John Hoole. ...
Classmark: E.7.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Drama
The works of Metastasio; translated from the Italian, by John Hoole. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Hoole
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 4 borrowing records


Book Work

Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Drama
Works of Metastasio

Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/9 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782), Genre: Drama

Works of Metastasio

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 176820

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 197

Hist - Eng. F & Eng.

Borrowed: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/5/11 (Monday). Classmark: Q7 .28. Original Returned Text: Hist. Eng. F & Eng..


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Lockman (Male, born 1698, died 1771)
Genre: History
A New History of England, in French and English by Question and Answer. Extracted from the Most Celebrated English Historians; Particularly M. de Rapin Thoyras.
Classmark: Q.7.28.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Lockman (Male, born 1698, died 1771)
Genre: History
A New History of England, in French and English by Question and Answer. Extracted from the Most Celebrated English Historians; Particularly M. de Rapin Thoyras.
Language: French | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3


Book Work

John Lockman (Male, born 1698, died 1771)
Genre: History
New History of England

Borrowed: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/5/11 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: John Lockman (Male, born 1698, died 1771), Genre: History

New History of England

Record ID 176823

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 197

Paliart's French Grammar

Borrowed: 1772/4/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/5/11 (Monday). Classmark: E4-29. Original Returned Text: Paliart's F. Grammar.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Jean Palairet (Male, born 1697, died 1774)
Genre: Education
A new Royal French grammar: containing rules for the pronouncing and writing of the French tongue, ... By John Palairet, ...
Classmark: E.4.27.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jean Palairet (Male, born 1697, died 1774)
Genre: Education
A new Royal French grammar: containing rules for the pronouncing and writing of the French tongue, ... By John Palairet, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 1


Book Work

Jean Palairet (Male, born 1697, died 1774)
Genre: Education
New Royal French Grammar

Borrowed: 1772/4/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/5/11 (Monday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Jean Palairet (Male, born 1697, died 1774), Genre: Education

New Royal French Grammar

Record ID 176817

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 197

Handmaid to the Arts

Borrowed: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/29 (Wednesday). Classmark: R7-9. Original Returned Text: Handmaid toye Arts.


Borrower

James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Fine Arts
The handmaid to the arts, teaching, I. A perfect knowledge of the materia pictoria: or the nature, use, preparation, and composition, of all the various substances employed in painting; as well vehicles, dryers, &c. as colours: including those peculiar to enamel and painting on glass. II. The several devices employed for the more easily and accurately making designs from nature, or depicted representations; either by off-tracing, calking, reduction, or other means: with the methods of taking casts, or impressions, from figures, busts, medals, leaves, &c. III. The various manners of gilding, silvering, and bronzing, with the preparation of the genuine gold and silver powders, and imitations of them, as also of the fat oil, gold sizes, and other necessary compositions:-the art of japanning as applicable not only to the former purposes, but to coaches, snuffboxes, &c. in the manner lately introduced:-and the method of staining different kinds of substances with all the several colours. The whole being calculated, as well for conveying a more accurate and extensive knowledge of the matters treated of to artists; as to initiate those, who are desirous to attempt these arts, into the method of preparing and using all the colours, and other substances employed in painting in oil, miniature, enamel, varnish, and fresco; as also in gilding, &c.
Classmark: R.7.9.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Fine Arts
The handmaid to the arts, teaching, I. A perfect knowledge of the materia pictoria: or the nature, use, preparation, and composition, of all the various substances employed in painting; as well vehicles, dryers, &c. as colours: including those peculiar to enamel and painting on glass. II. The several devices employed for the more easily and accurately making designs from nature, or depicted representations; either by off-tracing, calking, reduction, or other means: with the methods of taking casts, or impressions, from figures, busts, medals, leaves, &c. III. The various manners of gilding, silvering, and bronzing, with the preparation of the genuine gold and silver powders, and imitations of them, as also of the fat oil, gold sizes, and other necessary compositions:-the art of japanning as applicable not only to the former purposes, but to coaches, snuffboxes, &c. in the manner lately introduced:-and the method of staining different kinds of substances with all the several colours. The whole being calculated, as well for conveying a more accurate and extensive knowledge of the matters treated of to artists; as to initiate those, who are desirous to attempt these arts, into the method of preparing and using all the colours, and other substances employed in painting in oil, miniature, enamel, varnish, and fresco; as also in gilding, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 13


Book Work

Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Fine Arts
Handmaid to the Arts

Borrowed: 1772/4/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/29 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Ramsay

Author: Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777), Genre: Fine Arts

Handmaid to the Arts