An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1792/12/1
Your search matched 29 borrowing records.
Record ID 322537
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/17 (1792-1793, Type: Other). Page: 78
Tryal of Stockdale 8vo
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1793/1/1 (Tuesday).
Mr George Joseph Bell
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1791. Life dates: 1770-1843.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Clerk of Session.
Thomas Erskine Baron Erskine (Male, born 1750, died 1823)
Genre: Law
The whole proceedings on the trial of an information exhibited ex officio, by the King’s Attorney General, against John Stockdale.
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Clerk's Room C.19.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Erskine Baron Erskine (Male, born 1750, died 1823)
Genre: Law
The whole proceedings on the trial of an information exhibited ex officio, by the King’s attorney general, against John Stockdale; for a libel on the House of Commons, Tried in the Court of King’s-Bench West-Minster, on Wednesday, the Ninth of December, 1789, Before the Right Hon. Lloyd Lord Kenyon, Chief Justice of England. Taken in short hand by Joseph Gurney. To which is subjoined, an argument in support of the rights of juries.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Gurney, Joseph
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T83638
Thomas Erskine Baron Erskine (Male, born 1750, died 1823)
Genre: Law
Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Information ... against John Stockdale
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1793/1/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr George Joseph Bell
Author: Thomas Erskine Baron Erskine (Male, born 1750, died 1823), Genre: Law
Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Information ... against John Stockdale
Record ID 322534
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/17 (1792-1793, Type: Other). Page: 78
Cambells Lives of the Admirals 4 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1793/1/1 (Tuesday).
Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1777. Life dates: 1755-1846.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals and other eminent British seamen [Campbell]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.13.f.17-20.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
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 Accounts 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 by proper Authorities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750-1779. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 169 times in 57 borrowing records
ESTC: T89825
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1793/1/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 322540
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/17 (1792-1793, Type: Other). Page: 78
Cowpers Homer vol. 1.
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1792/1/1 (Sunday).
Mr George Joseph Bell
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1791. Life dates: 1770-1843.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Clerk of Session.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, translated into English blank verse, by W. Cowper.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.1.d..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, translated into English blank verse, by W. Cowper, of the Inner Temple, Esq. (T93139)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Cowper, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T93139
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Homer
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1792/1/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr George Joseph Bell
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 206468
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 46
Part first of Vol 6th
Borrowed: 1792/12. Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr John Rob
Gender: Male. Address: Dunblane.
Subs Date: 1777. Subs: Donation. Life dates: d.1815.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1788-97. Format: 4to (quarto). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 13-C-1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 262 times in 223 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Record ID 230780
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 4
Guthrie's Hist v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Carnegie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Carnegie
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 230900
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 8
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 231980
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Rollin's Rom Hist v. 6
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Waterstone
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Waterstone
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 232547
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 28
Knights of Malta v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Young
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Young
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 232706
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 31
Plutarch v. 4
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
J Hunter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: J Hunter
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 234221
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 53
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Williamson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
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
Record ID 234866
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 64
Nature Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Adams
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Adams
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 237491
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 111
Ward's Natural History v. 14
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Little
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Little
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Record ID 237557
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 112
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Boyd
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
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
Record ID 237743
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 115
Knights of Malta v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
H Young
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: H Young
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 237791
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 117
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
G Paterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
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
Record ID 237866
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 118
Knights of Malta v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles McKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles McKenzie
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 238340
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 127
Rollin's Ancient History v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Aitken Meggs
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Aitken Meggs
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 238421
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 128
World Displayed v. 12
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Young
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
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
Record ID 238400
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 128
Goldsmith's Nature Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Joseph Buchan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
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
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Joseph Buchan
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 238616
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 133
Volney's Egypt v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
P Honyman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Egypt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
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. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 169 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
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
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: P Honyman
Author: 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
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 238925
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 138
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A Clephane
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
Record ID 239744
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 153
Plutarch's Lives v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Cuming
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Cuming
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 240014
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 157
Anson's Voyages
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Richard McDonell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Anson's Voyages
Confidence level: Speculative
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction. By Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. The Third Edition. With Charts of the Southern Part of South America, of Part of the Pacific Ocean, and of the Track of the Centurion round the World.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T89477
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Richard McDonell
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 240068
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Hooke's Roman History v. 8
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Russell
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 240401
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 165
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Liven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Liven
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 240452
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 166
History of the World v. 6
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Carruthers
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 240428
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 166
Sully's Memoirs v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Douglas
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Sully's Memoir
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Prime Minister to Henry the Great. Containing the history of the life and reign of that monarch, and his own administration under him. Translated from the French, by the author of the Female Quixote. To which is added, the tryal of Ravaillac for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 109
ESTC: T143316
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Douglas
Author: Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783), Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 240506
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 167
Ward's Natural History v. 20
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Maxwell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Maxwell
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Record ID 240563
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 168
Goldsmith's Natural History v. 6
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Maxwell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Maxwell
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6