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Record ID 392406
Life of Hume 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Lives
The life of David Hume, Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Lives
The life of David Hume, Esq. Written by himself.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T5349
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Lives
Life of David Hume
Record ID 392409
Burke's Works 1stvol
Borrowed: 1817/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808-1822. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 30 borrowing records
Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke
Record ID 392412
Gib Rom. Empire 7thVol
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Anderson
Gender: Male. Address: Birsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon, 1813]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 174 times in 112 borrowing records
Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Record ID 392415
Robertson's Works 2ndVol
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/26 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Evie.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Works of William Robertson
Record ID 392418
Edin. Register 14
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: Periodicals
Edinburgh Annual Register
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1814
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh Annual Register. 1808-1828.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1828. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 56 borrowing records
Record ID 392421
Ancient Poetry 3rdVol
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/15 (Saturday).
Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
Genre: Poetry
Reliques of Ancient English Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Poetry
Reliques of Ancient English Poetry
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Pagination: 3 vols.
Editors: Thomas Percy, 1729-1811
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 25 borrowing records
Record ID 392424
Valentine's Eve 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/26 (Wednesday).
Mrs Duguid
Gender: Female.
Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction
Valentine's Eve [Opie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction
Valentine's Eve [Opie, 1816]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 152 times in 54 borrowing records
Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction
Valentine's Eve
Record ID 392427
Bruce's Plates 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/5/3 (Saturday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Volume of Plates Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773 [Bruce]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773. [1813]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 287 times in 170 borrowing records
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile [James Bruce]
Record ID 392430
Franklin's Works 3rdVol
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/19 (Wednesday).
Mr Baikie
Gender: Male.
Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The complete works in philosophy, politics, and morals, of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The complete works in philosophy, politics, and morals, of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1811. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 83 times in 48 borrowing records
Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The complete works in philosophy, politics, and morals, of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Record ID 392433
Quarterly Review 54thNo.
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.
Genre: Periodicals
Quarterly Review
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Quarterly Review
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809-1967. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 634 times in 565 borrowing records
Genre: Periodicals
Quarterly Review
Record ID 392436
Edinburgh Do.
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Mariner > Ships Owner. Military > Navy.
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review, or, Critical journal.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 54
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review, or, Critical journal.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1802-1929. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Jeffrey, Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1070 times in 886 borrowing records
Record ID 392439
British Theatre Plates 9&29
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/26 (Wednesday).
Mr James Drever
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Merchants/Traders.
Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Volumes borrowed: Volume Plates, Volume 9, Volume 29
Confidence level: Speculative
Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 668 times in 358 borrowing records
Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal
Record ID 392442
Haley's Cowper 4 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/4/12 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr John Armit
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Lives
The Life and Letters of William Cowper, Esq. [Haley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Lives
The Life and Letters of William Cowper, Esq. [Hayley]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 69 times in 32 borrowing records
William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Lives
Life and Posthumous Writings [chiefly Letters] of William Cowper
Record ID 392445
Waverly 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/1/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/4/16 (Wednesday).
Mr Edward Clouston
Gender: Male. Address: Stromness.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Waverley [Scott]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since [1814]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1814. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 382 times in 136 borrowing records
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since
Record ID 392448
Bertram 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/1/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/4/16 (Wednesday).
Mr Edward Clouston
Gender: Male. Address: Stromness.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Charles Robert Maturin (Male, born 1780, died 1824)
Genre: Drama
Bertram, or the Castle of St. Aldobrand : a tragedy, on five acts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Charles Robert Maturin (Male, born 1780, died 1824)
Genre: Drama
Bertram, or the Castle of St. Aldobrand : a tragedy, on five acts
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816.
Number of borrowings: 28
Charles Robert Maturin (Male, born 1780, died 1824)
Genre: Drama
Bertram, or the Castle of St. Aldobrand
Record ID 392451
Burn's Poems 4 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/1/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/19 (Wednesday).
Mr Robert Watt
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Surveyor.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 32 borrowing records
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Record ID 392454
Robertsons Works 1&3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/1/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/4/2 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Evie.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Works of William Robertson
Record ID 392457
Bruce's Travels 1stVol
Borrowed: 1817/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/7 (Friday).
Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Sheriff.
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773. [Bruce]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773. [1813]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 287 times in 170 borrowing records
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile [James Bruce]
Record ID 392460
Paley's Horæ Paulinæ 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/12/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1817/3/12 (Wednesday).
Mrs Margaret Laing
Gender: Female.
William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Horæ Paulinæ [Paley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Horæ Paulinæ
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Horae Paulinae, or The Truth of the Scripture History of St Paul Evinced
Record ID 392463
More's Essay 2ndVol
Borrowed: 1817/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/26 (Wednesday).
Mr J. Spence
Gender: Male.
Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
An Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul [More]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
An Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 21 borrowing records
Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul
Record ID 392466
Clan Albin 4 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/22 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr William Grant
Gender: Male. Address: Cross, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
Clan-Albin: a national tale [Johnstone]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
Clan-Albin: a national tale.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 355 times in 101 borrowing records
Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
Clan-Albin: A National Tale
Record ID 392469
Gillies Greece 3rdVol
Borrowed: 1817/2/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/12 (Wednesday).
Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, its colonies and conquests [Gillies]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, its colonies and conquests [Gillies, 1809]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 37 borrowing records
John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, its Colonies and Conquests
Record ID 392472
Self Control 3 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/2/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/5 (Wednesday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Mary Brunton (Female, born 1778, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Self Control. A novel.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Mary Brunton (Female, born 1778, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Self Control. A novel.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1811. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 177 times in 67 borrowing records
Mary Brunton (Female, born 1778, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Self Control