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Record ID 394434

Statistical Magazine 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/23 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: Periodicals
The literary and Statistical magazine for Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Periodicals
The Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817-1820. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 78 times in 55 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Periodicals
Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/23 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain

Genre: Periodicals

Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394437

Robertson's Scotland 1&2dVols

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Mrs Armit
Gender: Female.


Book Holding

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 throne of England [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary, and of King James VI
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records


Book Work

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Mrs Armit

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 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394440

Clan Albin 4 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/20 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mrs Armit
Gender: Female.


Book Holding

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

Book Edition

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 353 times in 101 borrowing records


Book Work

Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
Clan-Albin: A National Tale

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/20 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mrs Armit

Author: Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857), Genre: Fiction

Clan-Albin: A National Tale

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 394443

History of the Green Room 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.


Book Holding

Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room: containing authentic and entertaining memoirs of the actors and actresses in the three Theatres Royal
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room: containing authentic and entertaining memoirs of the actors and actresses in the three Theatres Royal
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr George Turnbull

Author: Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833), Genre: Lives

The secret history of the green room

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394446

Chalmer's Discourses 1 vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.


Book Holding

Thomas Chalmers (Male, born 1780, died 1847)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Theology
A series of discourses on the Christian revelation viewed in connection with the modern astronomy [Chalmer]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr George Turnbull

Author: Thomas Chalmers (Male, born 1780, died 1847), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Theology

A series of discourses on the Christian revelation viewed in connection with the modern astronomy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394449

Travels in France 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.


Book Holding

William Bromet (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels in France (original title)
Peregrine in France. A lounger's journal, in familiar letters to his friend (standardised title)

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

William Bromet (Male)
Genre: Travel
Peregrine in France. A lounger's journal, in familiar letters to his friend
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 65 times in 41 borrowing records


Book Work

William Bromet (Male)
Genre: Travel
Peregrine in France

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr George Turnbull

Author: William Bromet (Male), Genre: Travel

Peregrine in France

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394452

Tales of My Landlord 1stVol.

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Tales of my Landlord [First Series]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Tales of my Landlord, collected and arranged by Jedediah Cleishbotham.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh | London. Date of publication: 1816. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 564 times in 256 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Tales of my Landlord [First Series]

Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr John Robertson

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Tales of my Landlord [First Series]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394455

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie

Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel

Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394458

Michael Bruce's Poems 1 Vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.


Book Holding

Michael Bruce (Male, born 1746, died 1767)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [Bruce]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Michael Bruce (Male, born 1746, died 1767)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [Bruce 1807]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1807.
Number of borrowings: 10


Book Work

Michael Bruce (Male, born 1746, died 1767)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [Michael Bruce]

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Dr John Bremner

Author: Michael Bruce (Male, born 1746, died 1767), Genre: Poetry

Poems on Several Occasions [Michael Bruce]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394461

Paley's Theology 1 Vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.


Book Holding

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Natural theology; or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the deity, collected from the appearances of nature. [Paley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Natural theology; or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the deity, collected from the appearances of nature. [Paley]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813.
Number of borrowings: 10


Book Work

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Natural Theology

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Dr John Bremner

Author: William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805), Genre: Theology

Natural Theology

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394464

Laing's Scotland 1st&2dVols

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Mariner > Ships Owner. Military > Navy.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Malcolm Laing (Male, born 1762, died 1818)
Genre: History
The History of Scotland from the Union of the Crowns on the accession of James VI. to the throne of England, to the Union of the Kingdoms in the reign of Queen Anne [Laing]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Malcolm Laing (Male, born 1762, died 1818)
Genre: History
The History of Scotland from the Union of the Crowns on the accession of James VI. to the throne of England, to the Union of the Kingdoms in the reign of Queen Anne [Laing, 1804]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1804. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 120 times in 77 borrowing records


Book Work

Malcolm Laing (Male, born 1762, died 1818)
Genre: History
History of Scotland from the Union of the Crowns on the Accession of James VI to the Throne of England, to the Union of the Kingdoms in the Reign of Queen Anne

Record ID 394467

Miss Meredith 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr William Henry Fotheringhame
Gender: Male. Address: King Street, Edinburgh; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Writer/Procurator.


Book Holding

Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith; a novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith; a novel
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records


Book Work

Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith

Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr William Henry Fotheringhame

Author: Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811), Genre: Fiction

The history of Miss Meredith

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394470

The American 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.


Book Holding

William Higgins (Male, born 1763, died 1825)
Genre: Fiction
The American; a novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Higgins (Male, born 1763, died 1825)
Genre: Fiction
The American; a novel
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1803. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 16 borrowing records


Book Work

William Higgins (Male, born 1763, died 1825)
Genre: Fiction
The American

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mrs Omond

Author: William Higgins (Male, born 1763, died 1825), Genre: Fiction

The American

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394473

Gertrude of Wyoming 1 Vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Miss Frances Baikie
Gender: Female.


Book Holding

Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844)
Genre: Poetry
Gertrude of Wyoming, and other poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844)
Genre: Poetry
Gertrude of Wyoming, and other poems [1814]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1814.
Number of borrowings: 23


Book Work

Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844)
Genre: Poetry
Gertrude of Wyoming, and other poems

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Miss Frances Baikie

Author: Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844), Genre: Poetry

Gertrude of Wyoming, and other poems

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394476

Waldorf 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Miss Frances Baikie
Gender: Female.


Book Holding

Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 27 borrowing records


Book Work

Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Miss Frances Baikie

Author: Sophia Fortnum (Female), Genre: Fiction

Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 394479

White Cottage 1 Vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston; Broad Street, Stromness; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.


Book Holding

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower, 1817]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 66


Book Work

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
White Cottage. A Tale

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston

Author: Arthur Mower (Male), Genre: Fiction

White Cottage. A Tale

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394482

British Theatre Vol. 3d

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

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 3

Book Edition

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 661 times in 358 borrowing records


Book Work

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie

Author: Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821), Genre: Drama

British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 394485

British Essayists 26thVol

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Genre: Belles Lettres
The British essayists
Volumes borrowed: Volume 26

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Belles Lettres
The British essayists (1807-8)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 276 times in 129 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Belles Lettres
British Essayists

Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie

Genre: Belles Lettres

British Essayists

Volumes borrowed: Volume 26

Record ID 394488

Haley's Cowper 2dVol.

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.


Book Holding

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 2

Book Edition

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


Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr John Robertson

Author: 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

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 394491

New Review 1stVol.

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Miss Frances Baikie
Gender: Female.


Book Holding

Genre: Periodicals
New Review
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Miss Frances Baikie

Genre: Periodicals

New Review

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394494

Beattie's Essay on Truth 1 Vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Miss Frances Baikie
Gender: Female.


Book Holding

James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. [Beattie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. [Beattie 1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12


Book Work

James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Miss Frances Baikie

Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 394497

White Cottage 1 Vol

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Traill
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower, 1817]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 66


Book Work

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
White Cottage. A Tale

Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Traill

Author: Arthur Mower (Male), Genre: Fiction

White Cottage. A Tale

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1