An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1776/10/25
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Record ID 52551
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
de Historicis Graecis
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: /3/10. Original Borrowed Date: 25 Oct 1776. Original Returned Date: 10 Mar.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649)
Genre: History
De historicis Graecis libri IV.
Press: D. Shelf: 2. Number: 10. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn5-k.11. Original Author: Vossius, Gerardus Joannes, 1577-1649..
Confidence level: Certain
Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649)
Genre: History
Gerardi Ioannis Vossii De historicis græcis libri IV.
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1651. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649)
Genre: History
De Historicis Graecis
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: /3/10.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649), Genre: History
Record ID 52550
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Vossius de Philosophia & Philosophis
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: /3/10. Original Borrowed Date: 25 Oct 1776. Original Returned Date: 10 Mar.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
De philosophia et philosophorum sectis libri II.
Press: AZ. Shelf: 10. Number: 2. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn7-i.11 . Original Author: Vossius, Gerardus Joannes, 1577-1649..
Confidence level: Certain
Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
J. G. V. de philosophia et philosophorum sectis libri II.
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1657-1658. Format: 4to.
Editors: Vossius, Issac.
Number of borrowings: 4
Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
De Philosophia et Philosophorum Sectis
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: /3/10.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Gerardus Joannes Vossius (Male, born 1577, died 1649), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 39194
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16480 (1732-1790, Type: Town). Page: 103r
Universal Modern History Vol.39
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 25th.. Original Borrower: Rob: Davie.
Robert Davie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Crafts, Artisans, and Manufacturing > Dyer.
Genre: History
Modern part of an universal history, from the earliest account of time. Complied from original writers. By the authors of the antient part.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The Modern Part of an Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Writers. By the Authors of the Antient Part.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 576 times in 358 borrowing records
ESTC: T143430
Genre: History
Modern Part of an Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Davie
Genre: History
Modern Part of an Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39
Record ID 137526
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 7
Lock on Understanding
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/11/9 (Saturday). Classmark: P2. 35. Original Returned Text: Lock on Understanding.
Mungo Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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?.
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
ESTC: R218621
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/11/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mungo Macfarlane
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 149964
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 192
Virtue in hum.life 1 . 2d V.
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: J4. 13. Original Returned Text: Virtue in hum .life 1 . 2d.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Virtue in Humble Life: containing Reflections on the reciprocal duties of the wealthy and indigent, the master and the servant: Thoughts on the various situations, passions, prejudices, and virtues of mankind, drawn from real characters: fables applicable to the subjects: anecdotes of the living and the dead, the result of long experience and observation. In a dialogue between a father and his daughter, in rural scenes. A Manual of Devotion, comprehending extracts from eminent poets. In two volumes. By Jonas Hanway, Esq.
Classmark: J.4.13, A.7.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Virtue in Humble Life: containing Reflections on the reciprocal duties of the wealthy and indigent, the master and the servant: Thoughts on the various situations, passions, prejudices, and virtues of mankind, drawn from real characters: fables applicable to the subjects: anecdotes of the living and the dead, the result of long experience and observation. In a dialogue between a father and his daughter, in rural scenes. A Manual of Devotion, comprehending extracts from eminent poets. In two volumes. By Jonas Hanway, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T93956
Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Virtue in Humble Life: Containing Reflections on the Reciprocal Duties of the Wealthy and Indigent, the Master and the Servant
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 149970
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 192
Amelia 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - Vol
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/11/5 (Tuesday). Classmark: M7. 8.. Original Returned Text: Amelia 1 . 2 . 3. 4 th Vol.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Amelia. By Henry Fielding, Esq; In four volumes. ...
Classmark: M.7.8, R.7.2, B.6.9?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Amelia. By Henry Fielding, Esq; In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 272 times in 128 borrowing records
ESTC: T89846
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Amelia
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/11/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 149961
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 192
Rouseau's Miscel. Vol 5th
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: G4. 20. Original Returned Text: Rouseau's Miscl. Vol 5th.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The miscellaneous works of Mr. J. J. Rousseau. In five volumes. ...
Classmark: G.4.20, M.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The miscellaneous works of Mr. J. J. Rousseau. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T137768
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778), Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 149958
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 192
Carstair's State papers
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: G2 : 24. Original Returned Text: Carstair's papers.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
William Carstares (Male, born 1649, died 1715)
Genre: Lives
State-papers and letters addressed to William Carstares, confidential secretary to K. William during the whole of his reign; afterwards principal of the University of Edinburgh : relating to public affairs in Great-Britain, but more particularly in Scotland, during the reigns of K. William and Q. Anne : to which is prefixed the life of Mr Carstares : published from the originals / by Joseph M'Cormick, D.D. minister at Prestonpans.
Classmark: G.2.24.
Confidence level: Certain
William Carstares (Male, born 1649, died 1715)
Genre: Lives
State-papers and letters addressed to William Carstares, confidential secretary to K. William during the whole of his reign; afterwards principal of the University of Edinburgh. Relating to public affairs in Great-Britain, but more particularly in Scotland, during the reigns of K. William and Q. Anne. To which is prefixed the life of Mr Carstares.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Editors: Maccormick, Joseph, 1733-1799.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T101386
William Carstares (Male, born 1649, died 1715)
Genre: Lives
State-papers and Letters Addressed to William Carstares
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: William Carstares (Male, born 1649, died 1715), Genre: Lives
Record ID 149967
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 192
Justamonds phi. Hist. Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: M8. 45. Original Returned Text: Justamon's hist Vol 1st.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Abbé Guillaume-Thomas-François Raynal (Male, born 1713, died 1796)
Genre: History
A philosophical and political history of the settlements and trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies. Translated from the French by J. Justamond, M. A. [Raynal]
Classmark: M.8.45, M.4.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé Guillaume-Thomas-François Raynal (Male, born 1713, died 1796)
Genre: History
A philosophical and political history of the settlements and trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Translators: Justamond, John Obadiah
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 64 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T94801
Abbé Guillaume-Thomas-François Raynal (Male, born 1713, died 1796)
Genre: History
Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Abbé Guillaume-Thomas-François Raynal (Male, born 1713, died 1796), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 153162
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Bostons Christian Life
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: J9. 18. Original Returned Text: Bostons Christian Life.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Boston (Male, born 1677, died 1732)
Genre: Sermons
The christian life delineated, in the principal lines thereof, both as to its rise and progress. In several practical discourses: I. On Sinners finding Christ, finding Life. II. On the Believer’s Life, as a going up from the Wilderness of this World, to the heavenly Canaan, leaning upon Christ. III. On Walking with God, in its Matter and Properties. IV. On Prayer; the Nature thereof in general; the Spirit’s Help therein; the Performance thereof in the Name of Christ; and God’s Hearing of it. V. On Acceptance with God, of Mens Works, as well as their Persons, freely in Christ. By the late Reverend and Learned Mr Thomas Boston, Author of the Fourfold State, &c. &c. Never before printed. Entered in Stationers Hall.
Classmark: J.9.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Boston (Male, born 1677, died 1732)
Genre: Sermons
The christian life delineated, in the principal lines thereof, both as to its rise and progress. In several practical discourses: I. On Sinners finding Christ, finding Life. II. On the Believer’s Life, as a going up from the Wilderness of this World, to the heavenly Canaan, leaning upon Christ. III. On Walking with God, in its Matter and Properties. IV. On Prayer; the Nature thereof in general; the Spirit’s Help therein; the Performance thereof in the Name of Christ; and God’s Hearing of it. V. On Acceptance with God, of Mens Works, as well as their Persons, freely in Christ. By the late Reverend and Learned Mr Thomas Boston, Author of the Fourfold State, &c. &c. Never before printed. Entered in Stationers Hall.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T74858
Thomas Boston (Male, born 1677, died 1732)
Genre: Sermons
Christian Life Delineated, in the Principal Lines thereof, both as to its Rise and Progress
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Thomas Boston (Male, born 1677, died 1732), Genre: Sermons
Christian Life Delineated, in the Principal Lines thereof, both as to its Rise and Progress
Record ID 153168
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Abernethys Sermons -- 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: B5 .21. Original Returned Text: Aberneathy 1 . 2d Vol.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Abernethy (Male, born 1680, died 1740)
Genre: Theology
Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of God, in which That First Principle of Religion, the Existence of Deity, is prov'd, From the Frame of the Material World, from the Animal and Rational Life, and from Human Intelligence and Morality. And The Divine Attributes of Spirituality, Unity, Eternity, Immensity, Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Infinite Wisdom, are explain'd. By John Abernethy, M.A.
Classmark: J.4.37, K.4.7, K.5.21, K.5.20, B.5.21, B.3.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
John Abernethy (Male, born 1680, died 1740)
Genre: Theology
Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of God, in which That First Principle of Religion, the Existence of Deity, is prov'd, From the Frame of the Material World, from the Animal and Rational Life, and from Human Intelligence and Morality. And The Divine Attributes of Spirituality, Unity, Eternity, Immensity, Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Infinite Wisdom, are explain'd. By John Abernethy, M.A.
Language: English . Published: London | Dublin. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 137 times in 82 borrowing records
ESTC: T86821
John Abernethy (Male, born 1680, died 1740)
Genre: Theology
Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of God
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: John Abernethy (Male, born 1680, died 1740), Genre: Theology
Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of God
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 153177
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Rose Elements of Botany
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Original Returned Text: Rose Elements of Botany.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elements of botany: containing The history of the science: with Accurate Definitions of all the Terms of Art, exemplified in eleven copper-plates; The theory of vegetables; the scientific Arrangement of Plants, and names used in Botany; Rules concerning the general History, Virtues, and Uses of Plants. Being a Translation of the Philosophia Botanica, and other Treatises of the celebrated Linnaeus. To which is added, an appendix, Wherein are described some Plants lately found in Norfolk and Suffolk, illustrated with three additional copper-plates, all taken from the Life. By Hugh Rose, apothecary.
Confidence level: Certain
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elements of botany: containing The history of the science: with Accurate Definitions of all the Terms of Art, exemplified in eleven copper-plates; The theory of vegetables; the scientific Arrangement of Plants, and names used in Botany; Rules concerning the general History, Virtues, and Uses of Plants. Being a Translation of the Philosophia Botanica, and other Treatises of the celebrated Linnaeus. To which is added, an appendix, Wherein are described some Plants lately found in Norfolk and Suffolk, illustrated with three additional copper-plates, all taken from the Life. By Hugh Rose, apothecary.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T113524
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophia Botanica [Carl Linnaeus]
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 153180
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Epistolary Corresspondence
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: M.7. 2. Original Returned Text: Epist - Corispondence.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Gignoux (Male)
Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Epistolary correspondence made pleasant and familiar: Calculated chiefly for the improvement of youth. Containing sixty letters in the English and French languages, on such Subjects and Occasions, which young Gentlemen and Ladies (who are absent from their Parents, &c. either at Boarding-School, or elsewhere) require to write on, through the Course of their Education: Being proper Precedents for them to copy after, in order to instruct them early, not only in an easy, genteel, and polite Manner of expressing their Thoughts; but also to cultivate their Minds with the Principles of Virtue, Morality, and every filial and social Duty. The original English letters by John Gignoux, Author of the late spelling book, intitled, The child's best instructor in spelling and reading: unanimously approved of, subscribed to, recommended, and made use of by upwards of sixty of the most eminent Teachers of the English Language, in and about London. The French translations by Philip Bellie, Master of the Ladies French Boarding School, in Cheney-Walk, Chelsea. Also, Copious Directions for Epistolatory Writing in general; and in what Manner to address Superiors, Equals, and Inferiors: With Instructions to read with Propriety and Elegance. To which is annexed, to render this work more useful, A compensions Treatise of the First Five common Rules in Arithmetick, and the Rule of Three; wherein all possible Contradictions are laid down in so concise and easy a Manner, that cannot fail of rendering the meanest Capacity thoroughly acquainted with those Rules; and, if rightly attended to, without the Assistance of the Master.
Classmark: M.7.2.
Confidence level: Certain
John Gignoux (Male)
Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Epistolary correspondence made pleasant and familiar: Calculated chiefly for the improvement of youth. Containing sixty letters in the English and French languages, on such Subjects and Occasions, which young Gentlemen and Ladies (who are absent from their Parents, &c. either at Boarding-School, or elsewhere) require to write on, through the Course of their Education: Being proper Precedents for them to copy after, in order to instruct them early, not only in an easy, genteel, and polite Manner of expressing their Thoughts; but also to cultivate their Minds with the Principles of Virtue, Morality, and every filial and social Duty. The original English letters by John Gignoux, Author of the late spelling book, intitled, The child's best instructor in spelling and reading: unanimously approved of, subscribed to, recommended, and made use of by upwards of sixty of the most eminent Teachers of the English Language, in and about London. The French translations by Philip Bellie, Master of the Ladies French Boarding School, in Cheney-Walk, Chelsea. Also, Copious Directions for Epistolatory Writing in general; and in what Manner to address Superiors, Equals, and Inferiors: With Instructions to read with Propriety and Elegance. To which is annexed, to render this work more useful, A compensions Treatise of the First Five common Rules in Arithmetick, and the Rule of Three; wherein all possible Contradictions are laid down in so concise and easy a Manner, that cannot fail of rendering the meanest Capacity thoroughly acquainted with those Rules; and, if rightly attended to, without the Assistance of the Master.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T75791
John Gignoux (Male)
Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Epistolary Correspondence Made Pleasant and Familiar
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: John Gignoux (Male), Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 153165
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Cambles Enquiry
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: B5 .27. Original Returned Text: Campbell's Enquiry.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Archibald Campbell (Male, born 1691, died 1756)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry into the original of moral virtue : wherein it is shewn, (against the author of The fable of the bees, &c.) that virtue is founded in the nature of things, is unalterable, and eternal, and the great means of private and publick happiness : with some reflections on a late book, intitled, An enquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty an virtue / by Archibald Campbell, S.T.P. and Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the University of St. Andrews.
Classmark: J.4.16, B.5.27, B.6.18?.
Confidence level: Certain
Archibald Campbell (Male, born 1691, died 1756)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry into the original of moral virtue: wherein it is shewn, (against the author of The fable of the bees, &c.) that virtue is founded in the nature of things, is unalterable, and eternal, and the great means of private and publick happiness : with some reflections on a late book, intitled, An enquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty an virtue / by Archibald Campbell, S.T.P. and Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the University of St. Andrews.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T108118
Archibald Campbell (Male, born 1691, died 1756)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Enquiry into the Original of Moral Virtue
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Archibald Campbell (Male, born 1691, died 1756), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 153171
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Esays 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: M8. 10. Original Returned Text: Essays 2 . Vol.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Bethune (Male, born 1725, died 1774)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and dissertations on various subjects, relating to human life and happiness : in two volumes. [Bethune]
Classmark: M.8.10, L.6.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Bethune (Male, born 1725, died 1774)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and dissertations on various subjects, relating to human life and happiness : in two volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T226816
John Bethune (Male, born 1725, died 1774)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and Dissertations on Various Subjects, Relating to Human Life and Happiness
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: John Bethune (Male, born 1725, died 1774), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and Dissertations on Various Subjects, Relating to Human Life and Happiness
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 153174
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224
Scotch Preacher
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Classmark: M5 . 9. Original Returned Text: Scots Preacher.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Sermons
The scotch preacher: or, a collection of sermons. By some of the most eminent clergymen of the Church of Scotland. ...
Classmark: M.8.9, R.8.20.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Sermons
The Scotch preacher: or, a collection of sermons, by some of the most eminent clergymen of the church of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775-1779. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 22 borrowing records
ESTC: T78131
Genre: Sermons
Scotch Preacher: or, A Collection of Sermons, by Some of the Most Eminent Clergymen of the Church of Scotland
Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Genre: Sermons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1