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Record ID 253976
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Bigland's Letters
Borrowed: 1805/4/21 (Sunday).
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Bigland (Male, born 1750, died 1832)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Bigland's Letters
Confidence level: Speculative
John Bigland (Male, born 1750, died 1832)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Letters on the modern history and political aspect of Europe : exhibiting the nature, causes and probable consequences of the grand contest between Great Britain and France, and the political circumstances of the different nations which compose the European system ; with an investigation of the political and commercial importance of Egypt ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1804. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
John Bigland (Male, born 1750, died 1832)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Letters on the modern history and political aspect of Europe
Borrowed: 1805/4/21 (Sunday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: John Bigland (Male, born 1750, died 1832), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Letters on the modern history and political aspect of Europe
Record ID 253970
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Universal History v. 19
Borrowed: 1805/2/25 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Confidence level: Very likely
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
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1805/2/25 (Monday).
Borrower: John Combe
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Record ID 253985
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Robertson's Charles 5th v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1805/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253979
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Tour through G. Britain v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/5/21 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
A tour through the whole island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing I. A description of the principal cities and towns, ... Originally begun by the celebrated Daniel De Foe, continued by the late Mr. Richardson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 117 borrowing records
ESTC: T70855
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1805/5/21 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253967
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
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
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253964
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Collection of Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1805/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1805/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 253982
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Indian Recreations v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/6/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813)
Genre: Travel
Indian Recreations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813)
Genre: Travel
Indian recreations, consisting of strictures on the domestic and rural economy of the Mahommedans and Hindoos
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1803. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813)
Genre: Travel
Indian Recreations
Borrowed: 1805/6/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253973
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 253961
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations