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Record ID 258188
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Hume's England v. 5
Borrowed: 1810/2. Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1810/2.
Borrower: William Blair
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 258182
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Hume's England v. 4
Borrowed: 1809/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1809/12/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 258185
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Hume's England v. 1
Borrowed: 1810/1/2 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1810/1/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 258176
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Cook's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1809/10/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1809/10/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 258179
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1809/11/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
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 4
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: 1809/11/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 259040
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 28
Dryden's Virgil v. 3
Borrowed: 1810/7/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dryden, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 44 borrowing records
ESTC: T145015
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1810/7/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 259034
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 28
Mavor's Travels v. 15
Borrowed: 1810/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 15
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1810/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 15
Record ID 259037
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 28
Mavor's Travels v. 12
Borrowed: 1810/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1810/6/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 259709
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page:
Tennant's State of India
Borrowed: 1811/1/19 (Saturday).
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813)
Genre: Travel
Tennant's State of India
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813)
Genre: Travel
Thoughts on the effects of the British government of the state of India: accompanied with hints concerning the means of conveying civil and religious instruction to the natives of that country
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1807. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813)
Genre: Travel
Indian Recreations
Borrowed: 1811/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: William Tennant (Male, born 1758, died 1813), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 259703
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page:
Guthrie's Cicero v. 2
Borrowed: 1810/10/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Guthrie's Cicero's Orations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The orations of Cicero, translated into English. Containing I. Oration for Roscius of Ameria, accused of murdering his Father. II. For C. Rabirius, accused of Treason against the People. III. For King Dejotarus, accused of a Plot against Caesar. IV. For L. Muraena, Consul Elect, upon an Impeachment for Public Corruption. V. For P. Quintius, upon a Case of Bankruptcy. VI. Against L. Calphurnius Piso, upon his Vices and Mismanagements both in Public and Private. By William Guthrie, Esq; vol. III.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo.
Translators: William Guthrie
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T148967
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1810/10/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Blair
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 259706
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1810/11. Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 259700
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1810/10/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 261140
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Borrower: William Blair
Record ID 262130
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/10/11 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 262127
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 24
Borrowed: 1811/11/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 24
Record ID 263639
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
William Blair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Borrower: William Blair