An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
Record ID 145359
Sommerville's Chace
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/3/0.
John Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Somerville (Male, born 1675, died 1742)
Genre: Poetry
The chace : a poem [Somerville]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections V.15/2.41/2.
Confidence level: Certain
William Somerville (Male, born 1675, died 1742)
Genre: Poetry
The chace. A poem.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T30392
William Somerville (Male, born 1675, died 1742)
Genre: Poetry
Chace. A Poem
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Stewart
Author: William Somerville (Male, born 1675, died 1742), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 145362
Comparative View
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/13/0. Funds deposited: 1/2 guinea G. 3. 1764..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/75604. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1773-1775. Other: Royal Army Medical Corps, 1783.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Gregory (Male, born 1724, died 1773)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Comparative view of the state and faculties of man with those of the animal world [Gregory]
Confidence level: Very likely
John Gregory (Male, born 1724, died 1773)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A comparative view of the state and faculties of man with those of the animal world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 49
ESTC: T138027
John Gregory (Male, born 1724, died 1773)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Comparative View of the State and Faculties of Man with those of the Animal World
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: John Gregory (Male, born 1724, died 1773), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Comparative View of the State and Faculties of Man with those of the Animal World
Record ID 145365
Cleghorn on Minorca
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/75604. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1773-1775. Other: Royal Army Medical Corps, 1783.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789)
Genre: Medicine
Cleghorn on Minorca (original title)
Observations on the epidemical diseases in Minorca. From the year 1744 to 1749 (standardised title)
Confidence level: Certain
George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the epidemical diseases in Minorca. From the year 1744 to 1749. To which is prefixed, a short account of the climate, production, inhabitants, and endemial distempers, of that island
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 115
ESTC: T144280
George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the Epidemical Diseases in Minorca
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789), Genre: Medicine
Record ID 145368
Mihle's Surgery
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/75604. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1773-1775. Other: Royal Army Medical Corps, 1783.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Samuel Mihles (Male)
Genre: Medicine
Elements of surgery [Mihles]
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Mihles (Male)
Genre: Medicine
The elements of surgery.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Reid, Alexander
Number of borrowings: 28
ESTC: N9144
Samuel Mihles (Male)
Genre: Medicine
Elements of Surgery [Samuel Mihles]
Record ID 145371
Priestly on Electricity
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/6/0. Funds deposited: 1/2 guinea G. 3. 1773..
Adam Hotchkis
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/83501. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1773-1778. Other: Apprentice of Royal Colllege of Surgeons, 1774; Royal Medical Society, 1775; Indian Medical Service, 1778.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and present state of electricity, with original experiments [Priestley]
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of electricity, with original experiments.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 55
ESTC: T36344
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Adam Hotchkis
Author: Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments
Record ID 145374
Duncan on Mercury
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/2/6.
James Smith
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Andrew Duncan (Male, born 1744, died 1828)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the operation and use of mercury in the venereal disease [Duncan]
Possible modern shelfmark: Main Library - Special Collections ; *I.32.33.
Confidence level: Certain
Andrew Duncan (Male, born 1744, died 1828)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the operation and use of mercury in the venereal disease.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 60
ESTC: T26908
Andrew Duncan (Male, born 1744, died 1828)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the Operation and Use of Mercury in the Venereal Disease
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Smith
Author: Andrew Duncan (Male, born 1744, died 1828), Genre: Medicine
Observations on the Operation and Use of Mercury in the Venereal Disease
Record ID 145377
Shaw's Travels
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
Robert Hoashon Cay
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/81054. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1773-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels: or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant [Shaw]
Confidence level: Very likely
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant. Illustrated with cuts. By Thomas Shaw, D. D. F. R. S. Regius Professor of Greek, and Principal of St. Edmund Hall, in the University of Oxford.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T114688
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Hoashon Cay
Author: Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751), Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Record ID 145380
The Gentleman instructed
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
John Maclean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Young gentleman and lady instructed in such princples ... as will lay a sure foundation for gaining respect, esteem ... in this life, and eternal happiness in a future state
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The young gentleman and lady instructed in such principles of politeness, prudence, and virtue, as will lay a sure foundation for gaining respect, esteem, and satisfaction in this Life, and Eternal Happiness in a future State; Interspersed with such Observations and Maxims, As demonstrate The Danger and Folly of Vice, and, the Advantage and Wisdom of Virtue.
Language: English . Published: London. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T86695
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Young Gentleman and Lady Instructed
Borrowed: 1775/7/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Maclean
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 145383
Kennet's Antiquities
Borrowed: 1775/7/27 (Thursday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 10/6/0. Funds deposited: G. 2. 1759..
Robert Maitland
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/91866. Dissertation: De Gangraena.. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1774; MD (Edin), 1775. Other: Royal Medical Society, 1777. Origin: Scottish.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romæ antiquæ notitia, or, The antiquities of Rome [Kennett]
Confidence level: Very likely
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romæ antiquæ notitia: or, the antiquities of Rome. In two parts. I. A short History of the Rise, Progress, and Decay of the Common-Wealth. II. A Description of the City: An Account of the Religion, Civil Government, and Art of War; with the Remarkable Customs and Ceremonies, Publick and Private. With Copper Cuts of the Principal Buildings, &c. To which are prefix’d Two Essays: concerning the Roman Learning, and the Roman Education.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1708. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T82382
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romae Antiquae Notitia: or, The Antiquities of Rome
Borrowed: 1775/7/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Maitland
Author: Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715), Genre: History