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Record ID 231839
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Annual Register v. 22
Borrowed: 1792/2/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Lomond
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register
Volumes borrowed: Volume 22
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual register, or a view of the history, politics, and literature, for the year 1779.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 48 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T212941
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1792/2/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Lomond
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 22
Record ID 231884
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Homer's Odyssey vol 1:
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Barrowman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Barrowman
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231857
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Rollin's Ancient History v. 19
Borrowed: 1792/7/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Lomond
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 19
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: 1792/7/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Lomond
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Record ID 231866
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Rollin's Antient History vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Barrowman
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 2
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: 1795/11/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Barrowman
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231803
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Anson's Voyages
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
Cosmo Gordon
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: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Gordon
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 231860
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Voltaire vol. 1st. No 727
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Barrowman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Voltaire
Shelfmark: 727.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of M. de Voltaire. Translated from the French. With notes, historical and critical. By T. Smollett, M.D. T. Francklin, M.A. and others. Volume the first.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 36v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: N30607
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Voltaire
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Barrowman
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231842
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Mod History v. 12
Borrowed: 1792/3/2 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Lomond
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Likely
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. No I. For the month of June, 1724.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: N64830
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: 1792/3/2 (Friday).
Borrower: Alexander Lomond
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 12
Record ID 231845
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Johnston's Lives
Borrowed: 1792/3/17 (Saturday).
Alexander Lomond
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Johnson's Lives of the Poets
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
The lives of the most eminent English poets; with critical observations on their works. By Samuel Johnson. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 61 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T146734
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets
Borrowed: 1792/3/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Lomond
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Record ID 231809
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/1/7 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Gordon
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 Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very 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: 1789/1/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Cosmo Gordon
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 1
Record ID 231836
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Humes History v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Lomond
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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 eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Lomond
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231872
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Rollin's Antient History vol. 4th
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Barrowman
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Barrowman
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231875
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Rollin's Antient History vol. 5th
Borrowed: 1796/1. Returned: yes.
Robert Barrowman
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 5
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: 1796/1.
Borrower: Robert Barrowman
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 231899
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1789/2/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
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 231896
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1789/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
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 231929
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
World displayed vol. 3d
Borrowed: 1790/7/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231941
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Plutarch's Lives vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1796/4/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Dunsmore
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 1
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: 1796/4/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Dunsmore
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231935
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Rollin's Roman History vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Dunsmore
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 2
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: 1796/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Dunsmore
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 2
Record ID 231893
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
World Disp v. 4
Borrowed: 1789/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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 231944
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Plutarch's Lives vol. 2.
Borrowed: 1796/6/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Dunsmore
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 2
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: 1796/6/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Dunsmore
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
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).
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Whitaker's History of the Britons
Shelfmark: 644. Format: 8vo.
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
ESTC: T100007
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
Record ID 231911
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Rollin's Ant. Hist. vol. 1, no 737
Borrowed: 1789/12. Returned: yes.
David Watson
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 1
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: 1789/12.
Borrower: David Watson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231905
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Buffon's Nat. Hist. vol. 7th
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Watson
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 231932
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Martial Achievements vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Alexander Dunsmore
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercromby's Martial Achievements
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records
ESTC: N34973
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Dunsmore
Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives
Record ID 231920
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Knox's voyages vol. 3d
Borrowed: 1790/5/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1790/5/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Watson
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 231923
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Knox's voyages vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1790/6/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1790/6/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Watson
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231917
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Goldsmith's Rom. Hist. vol. 1
Borrowed: 1790/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1790/5/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Watson
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231902
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Knox Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Watson
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 231926
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Hume's Hist. 8vo vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1790/7/10 (Saturday).
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
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 eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1790/7/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Watson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
Record ID 231890
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Guth Scot v. 3
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Watson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 231914
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
World displayed vol. 20th, no. 426
Borrowed: 1790/1/7 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
David Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
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 231947
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Ward's Nat Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1797/3/8 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Colin Maclachlan
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 1
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: 1797/3/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Colin Maclachlan
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231938
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 20
Rollin's Roman History vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1796/1. Returned: yes.
Alexander Dunsmore
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 2
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: 1796/1.
Borrower: Alexander Dunsmore
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 2
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 231959
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Pope's Odyssey vol. 1
Borrowed: 1791/3/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Currie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1791/3/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Currie
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232010
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Knox's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1796/1. Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1796/1.
Borrower: William Shand
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231974
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1792/11. Returned: yes.
John Waterstone
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
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 232004
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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 232001
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1795/12/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
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 232022
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 232007
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Collection of Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Shand
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 231956
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Rollin's antient hist. vol. 9th no. 34
Borrowed: 1795/1/7 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Gordon Donaldson
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 9
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: 1795/1/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Gordon Donaldson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 231953
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Clarendon's hist vol. 1
Borrowed: 1795/1/7 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Gordon Donaldson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
Clarendon's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent Passages, and Actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy End, and Conclusion thereof by the King’s blessed Restoration, and Return, upon the 29th of May, in the Year 1660. Written by the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon, Late Lord High Chancellor of England, Privy Counsellor in the Reigns of King Charles the First and the Second.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: N7606
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Borrowed: 1795/1/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Gordon Donaldson
Author: Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674), Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231992
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Buffon's Nat Hist v. 4
Borrowed: 1793/6/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Waterstone
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1793/6/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Waterstone
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231962
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Journey thro' Greece vol. 1
Borrowed: 1791/4/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Currie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Journey through Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
A sentimental journey through Greece. In a series of letters, written from Constantinople; by M. de Guys of the academy of marseilles to M. Bourlat de Montredon, at Paris. Translated from the French. In three volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T110207
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Borrowed: 1791/4/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Currie
Author: Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799), Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231968
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Journey thro' Greece vol. 3
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Currie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Journey through Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
A sentimental journey through Greece. In a series of letters, written from Constantinople; by M. de Guys of the academy of marseilles to M. Bourlat de Montredon, at Paris. Translated from the French. In three volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T110207
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Currie
Author: Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799), Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 232013
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1796/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
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: 1796/2/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Shand
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231998
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Knox's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Shand
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231983
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
History of the World v. 2
Borrowed: 1793/3. Returned: yes.
John Waterstone
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231989
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Sully's Memoirs v. 1
Borrowed: 1793/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Waterstone
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 1
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: 1793/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Waterstone
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 1
Record ID 231971
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
world displayed
Borrowed: 1791/7/9 (Saturday).
Thomas Currie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
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 232019
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/3/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 231965
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Journey thro' Greece vol. 2
Borrowed: 1791/6/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Currie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Journey through Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
A sentimental journey through Greece. In a series of letters, written from Constantinople; by M. de Guys of the academy of marseilles to M. Bourlat de Montredon, at Paris. Translated from the French. In three volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T110207
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Borrowed: 1791/6/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Currie
Author: Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799), Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231995
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Knox's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Shand
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231977
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Rollin's Rom Hist v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/11/17 (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 5
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: 1792/11/17 (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 5
Record ID 231950
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Vertot's Rev Port
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
George Ainslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Revolutions of Portugal
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the revolutions of Portugal. By M. L’Abbe de Vertot, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions, and of the Belles Lettres. The fifth edition. Revised, and considerably enlarged, by the author. Done into English from the last Paris edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: N7954
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions in Portugal
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Ainslie
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 232016
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1796/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
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 5
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: 1796/2/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Shand
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 231986
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
Plutarch's Lives v. 4
Borrowed: 1793/6/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Waterstone
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 4
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: 1793/6/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Waterstone
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 232067
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
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 1
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: 1796/2/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Shand
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232061
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 232073
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1796/3/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
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 232079
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Lives of the Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1796/4/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/4/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Shand
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 232049
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Ward's Nat Hist v. 6
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Daniel Livinston
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 6
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: 1792/6/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Daniel Livinston
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 232031
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Watson's Philip v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Gillespie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
Watson's History of Philip
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. By Robert Watson, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 138 borrowing records
ESTC: T211661
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Borrowed: 1789/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Gillespie
Author: Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781), Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232085
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1796/4/30 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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 232055
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
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 232028
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
World Displayed v. 19
Borrowed: 1789/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Gillespie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
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
Borrowed: 1789/1/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Gillespie
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Record ID 232043
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Plato's Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/11/22 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Daniel Livinston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Plato's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Plato abridg’d: With an account of his life, philosophy, morals, and politicks. Together with a translation of his choicest dialogues, viz. 1. Of human nature, 2. Prayer. 3. Wisdom. 4. Holiness. 5. What one ought to do. 6. Immortality of the soul. 7. Valour. 8. Philosophy. In two volumes, illustrated with notes. By M. Dacier. Translated from the French, by several Hands.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T132435
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Plato
Borrowed: 1791/11/22 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Daniel Livinston
Author: Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232076
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
History of the Indies v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
History of the Indies
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232040
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
World Displayed v. 18
Borrowed: 1791/2/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Daniel Livinston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
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 232046
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
History of Amphitheatres
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday).
Daniel Livinston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Marchese Scipione Maffei (Male, born 1675, died 1755)
Genre: History
History of Amphitheatres
Confidence level: Certain
Marchese Scipione Maffei (Male, born 1675, died 1755)
Genre: History
A compleat history of the ancient amphitheatres. : More peculiarly regarding the architecture of those buildings, and in particular that of Verona. By the Marquis Scipio Maffei. Made English from the Italian original, by Alexander Gordon ..
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1735. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Alexander Gordon
Number of borrowings: 1
Marchese Scipione Maffei (Male, born 1675, died 1755)
Genre: History
Compleat History of the Ancient Amphitheatres
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Daniel Livinston
Author: Marchese Scipione Maffei (Male, born 1675, died 1755), Genre: History
Record ID 232052
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
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 Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very 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: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Shand
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 1
Record ID 232082
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Lives of the Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/4/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/4/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Shand
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232088
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1796/5/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 232064
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1796/1. Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
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 232058
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 232034
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Buffon's Nat Hist v. 4
Borrowed: 1791/1/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Daniel Livinston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1791/1/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Daniel Livinston
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 232070
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
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 2
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: 1796/2/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Shand
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232025
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Goldsmith's Natural History v. 4
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Gillespie
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 4
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: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Gillespie
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 232037
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Knox's Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Daniel Livinston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Daniel Livinston
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 232148
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Lives of Admirals v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
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
Record ID 232154
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Lives of Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1797/1/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1797/1/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 232124
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
British Plutarch v. 10
Borrowed: 1791/6. Returned: yes.
John Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1791/6.
Borrower: John Brown
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 232145
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Lives of Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1796/5/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/5/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 232106
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Collection of Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1791/1/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1791/1/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Brown
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 232094
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Rollin's Rom Hist v. 6
Borrowed: 1788/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Tait
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: 1788/12/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Tait
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 232115
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Goldsmith's Roman History v. 8
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Brown
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 232142
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/4/30 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/4/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232121
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1791/6/9 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Brown
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 232100
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Goldsmith Nat Hist v. 3
Borrowed: 1789/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Tait
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
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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: 1789/1/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Tait
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 232163
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Goldsmith's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1797/5/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 [Genre: History],
Borrowed: 1797/5/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232151
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232127
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Hume's England v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232130
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Hume's England v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232133
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Hume's England v. 3
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 232109
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Brown
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 232112
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
World Displayed v. 16
Borrowed: 1791/3/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
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 232160
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1797/3/28 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
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 1
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: 1797/3/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232139
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Hume's England v. 7
Borrowed: 1796/4/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Very likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1796/4/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 232097
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Buffon v. 6
Borrowed: 1789/1/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Tait
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1789/1/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Tait
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 232157
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 23
Lives of Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1797/28. Returned: yes.
Robert Tulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1797/28.
Borrower: Robert Tulloch
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4