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Record ID 202394

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 4

Newton Principia 4to

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1783. Life dates: 1761-1837.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.


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Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica [Newton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cp.3.9.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Auctore Isaaco Newtono, Equite Aurato.
Language: Latin . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1713. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 65 times in 63 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray

Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica

Record ID 202391

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 4

MacLaurins Fluxions 2 vol 4to

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1783. Life dates: 1761-1837.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of fluxions: in two books [Maclaurin]
Possible modern shelfmark: Cn.9.13-14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of fluxions: in two books / by Colin MacLaurin, A.M. professor of mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 25 borrowing records


Book Work

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
Treatise of Fluxions [Colin Maclaurin]

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Mathematics

Treatise of Fluxions [Colin Maclaurin]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 202397

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 4

Pembertons view of Newtons Philsosophy

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/29 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1783. Life dates: 1761-1837.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A view of Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy [Pemberton]
Possible modern shelfmark: Cp.3.15..

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A view of Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 29


Book Work

Henry Pemberton (Male, born 1694, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
View of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy

Record ID 202406

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 4

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Alexander Irving of Newton; Lord Newton

Author: Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives

Literary History of the Troubadours

Record ID 202388

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 4

Saundersons Algebra 2 vol 4to

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1783. Life dates: 1761-1837.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of algebra, in ten books: by Nicholas Saunderson
Possible modern shelfmark: Cn.2.36-37.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of algebra, in ten books: by Nicholas Saunderson LL.D. late Lucasian professor of the mathematics in the University of Cambridge, and Fellow of the Royal Society. To which is prefixed, an account of the author’s life and character, collected from his oldest and most intimate acquaintance.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Saunderson, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 6 borrowing records


Book Work

Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Algebra [Nicholas Saunderson]

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr David Williamson David Williamson Robertson Ewart; Lord Balgray

Author: Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19), Genre: Mathematics

Elements of Algebra [Nicholas Saunderson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 202415

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 5

Voyney Voyages 2 vol 8vo

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).


Borrowers

Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1738-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.

Mr Alexander Irving of Newton; Lord Newton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1788. Life dates: 1766-1832.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Voyage en Syrie et en Egypte pendant les années 1783-85 [Volney]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.168.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Voyage en Syrie et en Égypte pendant les années 1783, 1784 et 1785.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785

Record ID 231572

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16

Salmon's Hist Modern v. 16

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Alexander Gordon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records


Book Work

Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).

Borrower: Alexander Gordon

Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel

Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Record ID 231908

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20

Whitaker's hist. of the Britons 644 no.

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).


Borrower

David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Whitaker's History of the Britons
Shelfmark: 644. Format: 8vo.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
The genuine history of the Britons asserted. In a full and candid refutation of Mr. Macpherson’s Introduction to the history of Great-Britain and Ireland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 14


Book Work

John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Genuine History of the Britons Asserted

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).

Borrower: David Watson

Author: John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808), Genre: History

Genuine History of the Britons Asserted

Record ID 233312

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40

Guthrie's Hist of Scotland v. 4

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Kenneth McKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

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: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).

Borrower: Kenneth McKenzie

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

General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 234956

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 66

Cook and King's Voyages v. 1

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

John Mackenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
Cook and King's Voyages
Shelfmark: 198. Format: 4to.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).

Borrower: John Mackenzie

Author: James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779), Genre: Travel

Voyage to the Pacific Ocean

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 235052

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 69

Voltaire's Peter the Great

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).


Borrower

John Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Peter the Great

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The history of the Russian empire under Peter the Great. Newly translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 29


Book Work

Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
History of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great

Record ID 235721

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 79

Knox's Voyages v. 6

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Thomas Innes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels

Record ID 236069

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85

Rollin's Ancient History v. 1

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records


Book Work

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians

Record ID 236207

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 87

Buffon's Natural History v. 4

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Alexander McDonald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records


Book Work

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon

Record ID 236249

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 88

Goldsmith's Natural History v. 3

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

William Waterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records


Book Work

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).

Borrower: William Waterson

Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3