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Record ID 40802
the first Volume of Buchanan History
Borrowed: 1805/11/6 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 1805 Novem 6. Original Borrower: Geo. Purves.
George Purves
Gender: Male.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s History of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing I. An Account of its several Situations; and the Nature of its Soil and Climate. II. The Ancient Names, Manners, Laws, and Customs of the Country, and what People inhabited the Island from the very Beginning. III. A Chronicle of all its Kings; in an exact Series of Succession, from Fergus, the first Founder of the Scotish Monarchy, to the Reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and First, of England.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s History of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 76 times in 68 borrowing records
ESTC: N15166
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1805/11/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: George Purves
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40803
police of the Thames
Borrowed: 1805/11/6 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 6th.. Original Borrower: John Affleck.
John Affleck
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Agricultural > Gardener.
Patrick Colquhoun (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Treatise on the commerce and police of the River Thames: containing an historical view of the trade of the port of London; and suggesting means for preventing the depredations thereon, by a legislative system of river police. With an account of the functions of the various magistrates and corporations exercising jurisdiction on the river; and a general view of the penal and remedial statutes connected with the subject, by P. Colquhoun, LL.D.
Confidence level: Very likely
Patrick Colquhoun (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A treatise on the commerce and police of the River Thames: containing an historical view of the trade of the port of London; and suggesting means for preventing the depredations thereon, by a legislative system of river police. With an account of the functions of the various magistrates and corporations exercising jurisdiction on the river; and a general view of the penal and remedial statutes connected with the subject, by P. Colquhoun, LL.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1800. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T140607
Patrick Colquhoun (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Treatise on the Commerce and Police of the River Thames
Borrowed: 1805/11/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Affleck
Author: Patrick Colquhoun (Male, born 1745, died 1820), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 40804
Wilberforce on Religion
Borrowed: 1805/11/7 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 7. Original Borrower: John Hutchison.
John Hutchison
Gender: Male.
William Wilberforce (Male, born 1759, died 1833)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
Practical view of the prevailing religious system of professed Christians, in the higher and middle classes in this country, contrasted with real Christianity. By William Wilberforce, Esq. Member of Parliament for the County of York.
Confidence level: Certain
William Wilberforce (Male, born 1759, died 1833)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
A practical view of the prevailing religious system of professed Christians, in the higher and middle classes in this country, contrasted with real Christianity.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T103894
William Wilberforce (Male, born 1759, died 1833)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians
Borrowed: 1805/11/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Hutchison
Author: William Wilberforce (Male, born 1759, died 1833), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians
Record ID 40805
2 Vol. Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1805/11/12 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12. Original Borrower: Robt. Sanderson.
Robert Sanderson
Gender: Male.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of modern Europe. With an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: and a view of the progress of society, from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe. With an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: and a view of the progress of society, from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: Philadelphia. Date of publication: 1801. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 55
ESTC: W12611
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1805/11/12 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Sanderson
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 40806
2d Vol Robertsons Scotland
Borrowed: 1805/11/12 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12. Original Borrower: John Affleck.
John Affleck
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Agricultural > Gardener.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland, during the reigns of Queen Mary, and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix ... By William Robertson, ... To which is added, a concise state of the controversy respecting Q. Mary, not in any former edition of this work.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland, during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scotch history previous to that period ; and an appendix containing original papers. / By William Robertson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 119 times in 90 borrowing records
ESTC: T78971
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1805/11/12 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Affleck
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 40807
Robertson's America, Vol. 2d,
Borrowed: 1805/11/26 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 26.. Original Borrower: Ja: Johnston.
James Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher. Service Provision and Hospitality > Grocer.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [Robertson, 1803]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The History of America. [Robertson 1803]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1803. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 67 times in 61 borrowing records
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1805/11/26 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Johnston
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 40808
second Volume Fieldings Works
Borrowed: 1805/11/30 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 30. Original Borrower: Geo: Purves.
George Purves
Gender: Male.
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Works of Henry Fielding, Esq. With an essay on the life and genius of the author.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The works of Henry Fielding, Esq. With an essay on the life and genius of the author. Vol. I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 12 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 314 times in 238 borrowing records
ESTC: T179727
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Works of Henry Fielding
Borrowed: 1805/11/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Purves
Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 40809
Vol. 1 of Doddrig work.
Borrowed: 1805/12/2 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: Dec.r 2. Original Borrower: John Hutchison.
John Hutchison
Gender: Male.
Philip Doddridge (Male, born 1702, died 1751)
Genre: Theology
Works of the Rev. P. Doddridge, D.D.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Philip Doddridge (Male, born 1702, died 1751)
Genre: Theology
The Works of the Rev. P. Doddridge, D.D. [1802]
Language: English . Published: Leeds. Date of publication: 1802-1804. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
Philip Doddridge (Male, born 1702, died 1751)
Genre: Theology
Works of Philip Doddridge
Borrowed: 1805/12/2 (Monday).
Borrower: John Hutchison
Author: Philip Doddridge (Male, born 1702, died 1751), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40810
third volume of Fieldings Works
Borrowed: 1805/12/12 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 12. Original Borrower: Geo Purves.
George Purves
Gender: Male.
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Works of Henry Fielding, Esq. With an essay on the life and genius of the author.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The works of Henry Fielding, Esq. With an essay on the life and genius of the author. Vol. I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 12 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 314 times in 238 borrowing records
ESTC: T179727
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Works of Henry Fielding
Borrowed: 1805/12/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: George Purves
Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 40811
First Volume Lock on understanding
Borrowed: 1805/12/14 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 14. Original Borrower: Charles Darling.
Charles Darling
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Crafts, Artisans, and Manufacturing > Mercer/Draper/Weaver.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on Human Understanding [Locke]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay concerning human understanding : with thoughts on the conduct of the understanding.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1801. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: 14
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Borrowed: 1805/12/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Darling
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40812
the 1st. Vol of Blairs Sermons
Borrowed: 1805/12/18 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 18.. Original Borrower: John Affleck.
John Affleck
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Agricultural > Gardener.
Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons [Blair, 1802]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons / Hugh Blair. [1802]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1802.
Number of borrowings: 16
Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons [Hugh Blair]
Borrowed: 1805/12/18 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Affleck
Author: Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800), Genre: Sermons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40813
the 1 3d:st Smiths Welth Nations
Borrowed: 1805/12/19 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 19. Original Borrower: Alexr Profit.
Alexander Profit
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Merchants/Traders. Crafts, Artisans, and Manufacturing > Shoemaker.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Smith's Wealth of Nations (pre 1826)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T95383
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Borrowed: 1805/12/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Profit
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 40814
the first fourth^ volume of Burns works
Borrowed: 1805/12/27 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 27th19th.. Original Borrower: R. Douglas.
R. Douglas
Gender: Unknown.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings.
Modern Shelfmark: NLS Special Collections Gray.1338-1341.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
The Works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings. To which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1803. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 101 borrowing records
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Works of Robert Burns
Borrowed: 1805/12/27 (Friday).
Borrower: R. Douglas
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805), Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4
Record ID 40815
first Volume Burnets
Borrowed: 1805/12/27 (Friday).
R. Douglas
Gender: Unknown.
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet's History of his own time. ... Containing, I. A Summary Recapitulation of affairs in Church & State, from K. James I. to the Restoration in 1660. II. The History of the Reign of K. Charles II. from 1666. to 1670
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet’s History of his own time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1734. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 65 borrowing records
ESTC: T14875
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time
Borrowed: 1805/12/27 (Friday).
Borrower: R. Douglas
Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40816
2d. Vol Burns Works
Borrowed: 1805/12/20 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 20. Original Borrower: David Spiers.
David Spiers
Gender: Male.
Death date: 1789.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings.
Modern Shelfmark: NLS Special Collections Gray.1338-1341.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
The Works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings. To which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1803. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 101 borrowing records
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Works of Robert Burns
Borrowed: 1805/12/20 (Friday).
Borrower: David Spiers
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805), Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 40817
5 Vol Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1805/12/28 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 28. Original Borrower: Robt Sanderson..
Robert Sanderson
Gender: Male.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of modern Europe. With an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: and a view of the progress of society, from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very likely
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe. With an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: and a view of the progress of society, from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: Philadelphia. Date of publication: 1801. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 55
ESTC: W12611
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1805/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Sanderson
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 40818
Wealth Nations 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1806/1/14 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 1806 Janr 14. Original Borrower: Geo Wood.
George Wood
Gender: Male.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Smith's Wealth of Nations (pre 1826)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T95383
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Borrowed: 1806/1/14 (Tuesday).
Borrower: George Wood
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40819
1st Vol Callanders Voys.
Borrowed: 1806/1/15 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 15. Original Borrower: John Profit.
John Profit
Gender: Male.
Charles de Brosses (Male, born 1709, died 1777)
Genre: Travel
Terra Australis Cognita: or, voyages to the Terra Australis, or Southern Hemisphere, during the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Centuries. Containing An Account of the Manners of the People, and the Productions of the Countries, hitherto found in the Southern Latitudes; the Advantages that may result from further Discoveries on this great Continent, and the Methods of establishing Colonies there, to the advantage of Great Britain. With a Preface by the Editor, in which some geographical, nautical, and commercial Questions are discussed.
Modern Shelfmark: NLS Special Collections Gray.1349 (vol. 1 only).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Charles de Brosses (Male, born 1709, died 1777)
Genre: Travel
Terra Australis Cognita: or, Voyages to the Terra Australis, or southern hemisphere, during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries : containing an account of the manners of the people, and the productions of the countries, hitherto found in the southern latitudes; the advantages that may result from further discoveries on this great continent, and the methods of establishing colonies there, to the advantage of Great Britain : with a preface by the editor, in which some geographical, nautical, and commercial questions are discussed.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1766-1768. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Callander, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 232 times in 172 borrowing records
ESTC: T53216
Charles de Brosses (Male, born 1709, died 1777)
Genre: Travel
Histoire des Navigations aux Terres Australes
Borrowed: 1806/1/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Profit
Author: Charles de Brosses (Male, born 1709, died 1777), Genre: Travel
Histoire des Navigations aux Terres Australes
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 40820
1 vol: De Retz memoirs
Borrowed: 1806/1/23 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: Jany 23d: 1806. Original Borrower: R.Douglas.
R. Douglas
Gender: Unknown.
Cardinal Jean François Paul de Gondi de Retz (Male, born 1613, died 1679)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of the Cardinal de Retz. Containing, the particulars of his own life, with the most secret transactions of the French court and the civil wars. Translated from the French. In four volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Cardinal Jean François Paul de Gondi de Retz (Male, born 1613, died 1679)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of the Cardinal de Retz. Containing, the particulars of his own life, with the most secret transactions of the French court and the civil wars.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 46 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T88961
Cardinal Jean François Paul de Gondi de Retz (Male, born 1613, died 1679)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Cardinal de Retz
Borrowed: 1806/1/23 (Thursday).
Borrower: R. Douglas
Author: Cardinal Jean François Paul de Gondi de Retz (Male, born 1613, died 1679), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1