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Record ID 198302

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/15 (1788-1789, Type: Other). Page: 139

Scots History of Scotland fol

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/16 (Monday).


Borrower

Mr Archibald Roberton of Bedlay
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: d. 1798.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.


Book HoldingLibrary record

David Scott (Male, born 1675, died 1742)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland. Containing all the historical transactions of that nation, from the year of the world 3619. to the year of Christ 1726 [Scott]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.287.C.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

David Scott (Male, born 1675, died 1742)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland. Containing all the historical transactions of that nation, from the year of the world 3619. to the year of Christ 1726.
Language: English . Published: Westminster. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 4


Book Work

David Scott (Male, born 1675, died 1742)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [David Scott]

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/16 (Monday).

Borrower: Mr Archibald Roberton of Bedlay

Author: David Scott (Male, born 1675, died 1742), Genre: History

History of Scotland [David Scott]

Record ID 198311

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/15 (1788-1789, Type: Other). Page: 140

Record ID 198308

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/15 (1788-1789, Type: Other). Page: 140

Cowells law Dictionary

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/1 (Sunday).


Borrower

Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1743-1827.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.


Book Holding

John Cowell (Male, born 1554, died 1611)
Genre: Reference Works
A law dictionary: or The interpreter of words and terms, used either in the common or statute laws of that part of Great Britain, call’d England [Cowell]
Possible modern shelfmark: Historical Collection TR E.143.1].

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/1 (Sunday).

Borrower: Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand

Author: John Cowell (Male, born 1554, died 1611), Genre: Reference Works

Law Dictionary

Record ID 198305

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/15 (1788-1789, Type: Other). Page: 140

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/1 (Sunday).

Borrower: Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand

Author: Thomas Blount (Male, born 1618, died 1679), Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works

Nomo-Lexikon: A Law-Dictionary

Record ID 198314

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/15 (1788-1789, Type: Other). Page: 140

Record ID 55077

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 113v

Nautical Almanack for 1773

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/8/13 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 16 Jan 1789. Original Returned Date: 13 Aug 1789.


Borrower

Patrick Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor of Practical Astronomy 1786.
Original Full Name: Pat Wilson. Life dates: 1743-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.


Book Holding

[Nautical almanac.]
Press: AQ. Shelf: 1. Number: 1. Original Author: Great Britain. Commissioners of Longitude..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/8/13 (Thursday).

Borrower: Patrick Wilson

[Nautical almanac.]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 345167

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 20

Ninth & Tenth Volumes of Guthrie's His: of Scotland

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday).


Borrower

Mr Alexander Blackadder
Gender: Male. Address: Blair Drummond.
Subs Date: 14 May 1788. Subs: 10.6. Life dates: 1779-1849.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of Scotland, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1767-8. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 8-B-10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 513 times in 303 borrowing records


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday).

Borrower: Mr Alexander Blackadder

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History

General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10

Record ID 320335

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 83

Arabian Nights  Vol 1 & 2d

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Classmark: C9.23. Original Returned Text: Arabian Nights 1& 2d.


Borrower

John Armit
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1767-1841. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1364339236.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Fiction
Arabian nights entertainments: consisting of one thousand and one stories, told by the Sultaness of the Indies, to divert the Sultan from the execution of a bloody vow he had made, to marry a lady every day, and have her cut off next morning, to avenge himself for the disloyalty of his first Sultaness, &c. Containing a better account of the customs, manners, and religion of the Eastern nations, viz. Tartars, Persians, and Indians, than is to be met with in any author hitherto published. Translated into French from the Arabian MSS. by M. Galland of the Royal Academy; and now done into English from the last Paris edition.
Classmark: C.9.22, C.9.23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/16 (Friday).

Borrower: John Armit

Genre: Fiction

Arabian Nights Entertainments

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 330277

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 103

Humes History of England vol   4

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/26 (Thursday). Classmark: N 5- 2. Original Returned Text: Hume's Historyof England V. 4.


Borrower

David Dow
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1769-1818. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377073316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England from The Invasion of Julius Caesar to The Revolution in 1688. In six volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: N.4.13, N.5.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England from The Invasion of Julius Caesar to The Revolution in 1688. In six volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 16 borrowing records


Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Book Edition

Confidence level: 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 six volumes. By David Hume, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 16 borrowing records


Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Book Edition

Confidence level: 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 six volumes. By David Hume, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 34 borrowing records


Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/26 (Thursday).

Borrower: David Dow

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

History of England [David Hume]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Record ID 330268

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 103

Holwell's Acct of Indostan

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/19 (Monday). Classmark: G.4.5. Original Returned Text: Holwells Acct of Indostan.


Borrower

David Dow
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1769-1818. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377073316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Zephaniah Holwell (Male, born 1711, died 1798)
Genre: History
Interesting Historical Events, Relative to the Provinces of Bengal, and the Empire of Indostan. With A Seasonable Hint and Perswasive To the Honourable The Court of Directors of the East India Company. As also The Mythology and Cosmogony, Fasts and Festivals of the Gentoos, Followers of the Shastah. And a Dissertation on the Metempscyhosis, commonly, though erroneously, called the Pythagoean Doctrine. By J. Z. Holwell, Esq;.
Classmark: G.4.5.

Record ID 330535

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 106

Fosters   Sermons 3d vol

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: P8. 8. Original Returned Text: Fosters Sermons V 3d.


Borrower

John Carmichael
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1769. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371756644.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects, viz. Of the universal sense of good and evil. The characters of the righteous and good man compared; or benevolence the noblest branch of social virtue. The perfection of the Christian scheme of benevolence; in answer to the objection from its not having particularly recommended private friendship, and the love of our country. Of the image of God in man; or the excellency of human nature. God not an arbitrary being. Of the abuses of free-thinking. Of Mysteries. Agur’s prayer; or the middle condition of life, generally, the most eligible. The mischiefs of flavish complaisance, and cowardice. Rules for the profitable reading the Holy Scriptures. Of Heresy. Of Schism. Of the pleasures of a religious life. Religion founded on reason, and the right of private judgment. The evidence of a future state, on the principles of reason and revelation, distinctly consider’d. The nature, folly, and danger of scoffing at religion. By James Foster.
Classmark: K.4.10, K.5.26, K.5.20, P.6.9, P.8.8, E.7?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/24 (Tuesday).

Borrower: John Carmichael

Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 330532

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 106

Beatties Essay on Truth

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: R7.26. Original Returned Text: Beattie's Essay on Truth.


Borrower

John Carmichael
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1769. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371756644.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and immutability of truth; in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. By James Beattie, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen.
Classmark: E.3.3, R.7.26.

Record ID 330538

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 106

Rutherfords  view  of An. Hist:

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: CC5-21. Original Returned Text: Rutherfords view of An Hist..


Borrower

John Carmichael
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1769. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371756644.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: History
A view of antient history; including the progress of literature and the fine arts. by William Rutherford, D.D. master of the academy at Uxbridge.
Classmark: CC.5.21, CC.5.25?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: History
A view of antient history; including the progress of literature and the fine arts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788-1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 17 borrowing records


Book Work

William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: History
View of Antient History

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/2/24 (Tuesday).

Borrower: John Carmichael

Author: William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820), Genre: History

View of Antient History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 333829

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 127

Gaelic Psalm Book

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/20 (Tuesday). Classmark: E. 9.38. Original Returned Text: Gaelic Psalmn Book: .


Borrower

Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1768-1837. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363964300.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Theology
Sailm Dhaibhidh. Maille ri Laoidhean o’n scrioptur naomha ; chum bhi air an seinn ann an aora’ dhia. Air an leasachadh, agus air an cur amach do reir seolaidh, iartais, agus ughdarais Seanaidh Earra-Ghaeil. Le I. Smith, D.D.
Classmark: E.9.38.

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/20 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Robert Anderson

Genre: Theology

Psalms of David in Gaelic

Record ID 334594

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 132

Bielfield on Erudition

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Classmark: R4.17. Original Returned Text: Bielfield on Erudition.


Borrower

Samuel Cameron
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1769-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1370915788.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/16 (Friday).

Borrower: Samuel Cameron

Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education

Elements of Universal Erudition

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 334681

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 133

Bielfield on Erudition 2& 3d

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/17 (Saturday). Classmark: R4. 7. Original Returned Text: Bielfield on Erudition V. 2. 3d.


Borrower

Robert Malcolm
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Borrowed: 1789/1/16 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/17 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Malcolm

Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education

Elements of Universal Erudition

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3