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Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2), page 274-275

Record ID 129974

Universal hist Vol 3d

Borrowed: 1774/11/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/12/1 (Thursday). Classmark: M5 . 1. Original Returned Text: Uni. hist V. 3d.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Borrowed: 1774/11/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/12/1 (Thursday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Genre: History

Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 129977

Pearson on ye Creed

Borrowed: 1774/11/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q2 . 17. Original Returned Text: pearson on ye Creed.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Pearson (Male, born 1613, died 1686)
Genre: Theology
An exposition of the creed. By John [Pearson], Lord Bishop of Chester.
Classmark: J.2.2, J.2.7, Q.2.17, L.3.12.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Pearson (Male, born 1613, died 1686)
Genre: Theology
An exposition of the creed. By John, Lord Bishop of Chester.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1715.
Number of borrowings: 25


Book Work

John Pearson (Male, born 1613, died 1686)
Genre: Theology
Exposition of the Creed

Borrowed: 1774/11/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: John Pearson (Male, born 1613, died 1686), Genre: Theology

Exposition of the Creed

Record ID 129980

Henry  on  prayer

Borrowed: 1774/11/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday). Classmark: C7. 49. Original Returned Text: Henry on prayer.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714)
Genre: Theology
A method for prayer, with scripture expressions proper to be us’d under each head. By Matthew Henry, ...
Classmark: C.7.52, C.7.49.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714)
Genre: Theology
A method for prayer, with scripture expressions proper to be us’d under each head. By Matthew Henry, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1710. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17


Book Work

Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714)
Genre: Theology
Method for Prayer

Borrowed: 1774/11/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714), Genre: Theology

Method for Prayer

Record ID 129983

Universal  hist.   2 .  4th Vol

Borrowed: 1774/12/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday). Classmark: M5 . 1. Original Returned Text: Uni - hist- 2. 4 thV..


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Borrowed: 1774/12/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Genre: History

Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4

Record ID 129986

Abernethy's   Ser.  1 . 2d Vol

Borrowed: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/12/21 (Wednesday). Classmark: B5 .21. Original Returned Text: Aber. Ser . 1 . 2d V..


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Abernethy (Male, born 1680, died 1740)
Genre: Theology
Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of God, in which That First Principle of Religion, the Existence of Deity, is prov'd, From the Frame of the Material World, from the Animal and Rational Life, and from Human Intelligence and Morality. And The Divine Attributes of Spirituality, Unity, Eternity, Immensity, Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Infinite Wisdom, are explain'd. By John Abernethy, M.A.
Classmark: J.4.37, K.4.7, K.5.21, K.5.20, B.5.21, B.3.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1774/12/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/12/21 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: John Abernethy (Male, born 1680, died 1740), Genre: Theology

Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of God

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 129989

Bradys   Ser.  Vol 3d

Borrowed: 1774/12/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/3 (Tuesday). Classmark: O5 . 6. Original Returned Text: Bradys Ser. Vol 3d.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Nicholas Brady (Male, born 1659, died 1726)
Genre: Sermons
Several sermons, chiefly upon practical subjects, many of which were preached before Her present Majesty, when Princess of Wales. By her chaplain in ordinary, the late Reverend Nicolas Brady, ... Now first publish’d from the author’s manuscripts. In three volumes. ...
Classmark: C.6.41, O.5.6, R.8.21.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Nicholas Brady (Male, born 1659, died 1726)
Genre: Sermons
Several sermons, chiefly upon practical subjects, many of which were preached before Her present Majesty, when Princess of Wales. By her chaplain in ordinary, the late Reverend Nicolas Brady, ... Now first publish’d from the author’s manuscripts. In three volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 63 times in 47 borrowing records


Book Work

Nicholas Brady (Male, born 1659, died 1726)
Genre: Sermons
Several Sermons, Chiefly upon Practical Subjects [Nicolas Brady]

Borrowed: 1774/12/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/3 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Nicholas Brady (Male, born 1659, died 1726), Genre: Sermons

Several Sermons, Chiefly upon Practical Subjects [Nicolas Brady]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 129992

South's  Ser. Vol 3d

Borrowed: 1776/1/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Classmark: B8. 1. Original Returned Text: South's Ser Vol 3d.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve Sermons preached at Several Times and upon Several Occasions. By Robert South, D. D.
Classmark: C.6.7, B.8.1, B.4.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve Sermons preached at Several Times and upon Several Occasions. By Robert South, D. D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1718. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 91 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions [Robert South]

Borrowed: 1776/1/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/1/15 (Monday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716), Genre: Sermons

Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions [Robert South]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 130001

Scotch  preacher

Borrowed: 1776/1/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Classmark: M8. 9. Original Returned Text: Scotch preacher.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Sermons
The scotch preacher: or, a collection of sermons. By some of the most eminent clergymen of the Church of Scotland. ...
Classmark: M.8.9, R.8.20.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Sermons
The Scotch preacher: or, a collection of sermons, by some of the most eminent clergymen of the church of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775-1793. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 22 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Sermons
Scotch Preacher: or, A Collection of Sermons, by Some of the Most Eminent Clergymen of the Church of Scotland

Record ID 130007

Hopkin's  Works

Borrowed: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1776/2/1 (Thursday). Classmark: ---. Original Returned Text: Hopkin's Works.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Ezekiel Hopkins (Male, born 1634, died 1690)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works Of the Right Reverend and Learned Ezekiel Hopkins, Late Lord Bishop of London-Derry in Ireland, Collected into one Volume: containing, I. The Vanity of the World. II. A Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments. III. An Exposition on the Lord's Prayer; with a Catechistical Explication thereof by way of Question and Answer. IV. Several Sermons and Discourses on divers Important Subjects. With an Alphabetical Table to the Whole.
Classmark: M.3.18, L.2.4.

Borrowed: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1776/2/1 (Thursday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Ezekiel Hopkins (Male, born 1634, died 1690), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology

Works of Ezekiel Hopkins

Record ID 130010

Readings  Ser Vol 5th

Borrowed: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1776/2/12 (Monday). Classmark: N6. 22. Original Returned Text: Readings Sermons.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Reading (Male, born 1674, died 1744)
Genre: Sermons
Twenty Three Sermons of Mortification, Holiness, and of the Fear and Love of God. Lately Preached in London, By William Reading, M.A. Keeper of the Library at Sion-College.
Classmark: C.6.5, N.6.22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

William Reading (Male, born 1674, died 1744)
Genre: Sermons
Twenty Three Sermons of Mortification, Holiness, and of the Fear and Love of God. Lately Preached in London, By William Reading, M.A. Keeper of the Library at Sion-College.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 15 borrowing records


Book Work

William Reading (Male, born 1674, died 1744)
Genre: Sermons
Twenty Three Sermons of Mortification, Holiness, and of the Fear and Love of God

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

William Reading (Male, born 1674, died 1744)
Genre: Sermons
Fifty two sermons for every Sunday of the year MDCCXXVII. Preached out of the first lessons at morning prayer. By William Reading, M. A. Keeper of the Library at Sion-College. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 20 borrowing records


Book Work

William Reading (Male, born 1674, died 1744)
Genre: Sermons
Fifty Two Sermons for every Sunday of the Year MDCCXXVII

Record ID 130013

Henry  Comment. Vol 3d 5th

Borrowed: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Henry Comment. Vol 5.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714)
Genre: Theology
An exposition of the Old and New Testaments / by Mr. Matthew Henry, late minister of the Gospel at Chester.
Classmark: M.3.3, R.2.11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714)
Genre: Theology
An exposition of the Old and New Testaments / by Mr. Matthew Henry, late minister of the Gospel at Chester.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1757-1760. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 78 times in 63 borrowing records


Book Work

Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714)
Genre: Theology
Exposition of the Old and New Testaments

Borrowed: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Matthew Henry (Male, born 1662, died 1714), Genre: Theology

Exposition of the Old and New Testaments

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Record ID 130025

Boxtorfe Hebrew Grammar

Borrowed: 1776/1/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/2/13 (Tuesday). Classmark: D7. 49. Original Returned Text: Buxtorf Hebrew Gram;.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629)
Genre: Education
Johannis Buxtorfii Epitome grammaticæ Hebrææ ... Editio septima, quam recensuit, auxit, & ... locupletavit Johannes Buxtorfius fil.
Classmark: D.7.49.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629)
Genre: Education
Johannis Buxtorfii Epitome grammaticæ Hebrææ ... Editio septima, quam recensuit, auxit, & ... locupletavit Johannes Buxtorfius fil.
Language: Latin . Published: Basel. Date of publication: 1658. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629)
Genre: Education
Epitome Grammaticae Hebraeae

Borrowed: 1776/1/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/2/13 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629), Genre: Education

Epitome Grammaticae Hebraeae

Record ID 130028

Fidde's  body  Divi . Vol 2d

Borrowed: 1776/1/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday). Classmark: A1. 6. Original Returned Text: Fiddis Body Divi : Vol. 2..


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Richard Fiddes (Male, born 1671, died 1725)
Genre: Theology
Theologia speculativa: or, the first part of a body of divinity under that title. Wherein are explain’d the principles of natural and reveal'd religion. By Richard Fiddes, B.D. Rector of Halsham, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable Robert Earl of Oxford, and Earl Mortimer.
Classmark: B.1.6, A.1.6, S.1.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Borrowed: 1776/1/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Richard Fiddes (Male, born 1671, died 1725), Genre: Theology

Theologia Speculativa: or, The First Part of a Body of Divinity Under that Title

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 130034

Stakhouse hist. Bible 1 . 2d V.

Borrowed: 1776/1/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/3 (Saturday). Classmark: P1 . 16. Original Returned Text: Stackhouse Hist: Bible 1. 2 V.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
A new history of the Holy Bible, from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity. With Answers to most of the Controverted Questions, Dissertations upon the most remarkable Passages, and a Connection of Profane History all along. To which are added Notes, explaining difficult Texts, rectifying Mis-Translations, and reconciling seeming Contradictions. The whole illustrated with proper maps and sculptures. By the Reverend Thomas Stackhouse, A.M. Vicar of Beenham in Berkshire.
Classmark: K.2.4, K.1.4, P.1.16, P.2.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1776/1/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/3 (Saturday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752), Genre: Theology

New History of the Holy Bible

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 130037

Borrowed: 1776/1/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Richard Allestree (Male, born 1619, died 1681), Genre: Theology

Whole Duty of Man, Laid Down in a Plain and Familiar Way for the Use of All

Record ID 130040

Stillingfleet Vol: 1 st

Borrowed: 1776/2/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/2/27 (Tuesday). Classmark: E2. 8. Original Returned Text: Stillingfleet Vol 1st.


Borrower

Walter Kinross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Edward Stillingfleet (Male, born 1635, died 1699)
Genre: Theology
The Works of that Eminent and most Learned Prelate, Dr. Edw. Stillingfleet, Late Lord Bishop of Worcester. Together with His life and character. In Six volumes.
Classmark: E.2.8, N.3.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Edward Stillingfleet (Male, born 1635, died 1699)
Genre: Theology
The Works of that Eminent and most Learned Prelate, Dr. Edw. Stillingfleet, Late Lord Bishop of Worcester. Together with His life and character. In Six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1709-1710. Format: folio. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 27 borrowing records


Book Work

Edward Stillingfleet (Male, born 1635, died 1699)
Genre: Theology
Works of Edward Stillingfleet

Borrowed: 1776/2/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/2/27 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Walter Kinross

Author: Edward Stillingfleet (Male, born 1635, died 1699), Genre: Theology

Works of Edward Stillingfleet

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 130046

Wright's    Trig.

Borrowed: 1774. Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: G3. .. Original Returned Text: Wright's Trigonometry.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Classmark: G.3.8, M.7.43.

Borrowed: 1774. Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: John Wright (Male), Genre: Mathematics

Elements of Trigonometry, Plane and Spherical

Record ID 130061

Fenning's Mensuration

Borrowed: 1774/12/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Fennings Mensuration.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Classmark: G.3.37.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 15


Book Work

Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Young Measurer’s Complete Guide

Record ID 130073

Saunder's algebra 1 . 2d Vol

Borrowed: 1775/1/13 (Friday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: P. .. Original Returned Text: Saund. algebra 1 . 2d Vol.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of algebra, in ten books: By Nicholas Saunderson LL.D. Late Lucasian Porfessor of the Mathematics in the University of Cambridge, and fellow of the Royal Society
Classmark: K.2.22, K.3.9, K.3.8, P.3.36, Q.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of algebra, in ten books: By Nicholas Saunderson LL.D. Late Lucasian Porfessor of the Mathematics in the University of Cambridge, and fellow of the Royal Society
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1740-1741. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 41 borrowing records


Book Work

Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Algebra [Nicholas Saunderson]

Borrowed: 1775/1/13 (Friday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19), Genre: Mathematics

Elements of Algebra [Nicholas Saunderson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 130076

Priestly on Vision 1. 2d Vol

Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: J2. 10. Original Returned Text: Priestly on Vision 1. 2d Vol.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of discoveries relating to vision, light, and colours. By Joseph Priestley, LL.D. F. R. S.
Classmark: J.2.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of discoveries relating to vision, light, and colours.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Discoveries relating to Vision, Light, and Colours

Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History and Present State of Discoveries relating to Vision, Light, and Colours

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 130079

Versarand1 . 2d V.

Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Original Returned Text: Versarand Vol 1st.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a man of pleasure, or the adventures of Versorand. ...
Classmark: K.8.26, Q.7.32.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a man of pleasure, or the adventures of Versorand. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a Man of Pleasure, or The Adventures of Versorand

Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761), Genre: Fiction

Memoirs of a Man of Pleasure, or The Adventures of Versorand

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 130082

Langley's prac. Geometry

Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: A3. 10. Original Returned Text: Langley s Geom..


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening and mensuration; calculated for the service of gentlemen as well as artisans, and set to view in four parts. Containing, I. Preliminaries or the foundations of the several arts above-mentioned. II. The various orders of architecture, laid down and improved from the best masters; with the ways of making draughts of buildings, gardens, groves, fountains, &c. the laying down of maps, cities, lordships, farms, &c. III. The doctrine and rules of mensuration of all kinds, illustrated by select examples in building, gardening, timber, &c. IV. Exact tables of mensuration, shewing, by inspection, the superficial and solid contents of all kinds of bodies, without the fatigue of arithmetical computation: to which is annexed, an account of the clandestine practice now generally obtaining in mensuration, and particularly the damage sustained in selling timber by measure. The whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands. By Batty Langley. D.M.S.
Classmark: A.3.18, A.3.16.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening and mensuration; calculated for the service of gentlemen as well as artisans, and set to view in four parts. Containing, I. Preliminaries or the foundations of the several arts above-mentioned. II. The various orders of architecture, laid down and improved from the best masters; with the ways of making draughts of buildings, gardens, groves, fountains, &c. the laying down of maps, cities, lordships, farms, &c. III. The doctrine and rules of mensuration of all kinds, illustrated by select examples in building, gardening, timber, &c. IV. Exact tables of mensuration, shewing, by inspection, the superficial and solid contents of all kinds of bodies, without the fatigue of arithmetical computation: to which is annexed, an account of the clandestine practice now generally obtaining in mensuration, and particularly the damage sustained in selling timber by measure. The whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands. By Batty Langley. D.M.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1726. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 11


Book Work

Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical Geometry Applied to the Useful Arts of Building, Surveying, Gardening and Mensuration

Record ID 130085

Burn's  Surveying

Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: G3. 7. Original Returned Text: Burns Surveying.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodæsia improved; or, a new and correct method of surveying made exceeding easy. In two parts. Part I, Teacheth to measure, divide, and delineate, any Quantity of Land both accessible and inaccessible, whether Meadows, Pasture, Fields, Woods, Water, Commons, Forests, Manors, &c. by the chain only, whose Dimensions are cast up by the pen, and consequently freed from the errors of estimation that unavoidably attend the Scale and Protractor. With necessary Directions to map elegantly. Part II, Introduces Instruments, Trigonometry, preparative Remarks on the Earth’s Superficies; and teacheth the invaluable Method of casting up the Dimensions of Instruments by the pen several Ways, all agreeing, &c. &c. With a most useful appendix Concerning the practical Methods of measuring Timber, Hay, Marl Pits, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work. The whole being illustrated with proper Definitions, Problems, Rules, Examples, Explanations, and emblematical Types, rendered uncommonly easy. By A. Burns, Teacher of the Mathematics in Tarporley, Cheshire.
Classmark: G.3.6.

Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: Arthur Burns (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Geodaesia Improved

Record ID 130094

Attaque  Des places

Borrowed: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday). Classmark: L3. 11. Original Returned Text: Attaque Des Places.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (Male, born 1633, died 1707)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
De l'Attaque et de la Defense des Places: Par Mr. de Vauban, Maréchal de France & Directeur Général des Fortifications du Royaume.
Classmark: L.3.11.

Borrowed: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (Male, born 1633, died 1707), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

De l'Attaque et de la Defense des Places

Record ID 130100

Emerson's Mechan.

Borrowed: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Classmark: E5 . 23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechan..


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/17 (Friday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 130103

Mair's  Book-- keeping

Borrowed: 1775/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/5/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: G6. .. Original Returned Text: Mair's Book- keeping.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

John Mair (Male, born c.1702, died 1769)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Book-Keeping methodiz’d: or, a methodical treatise of merchant-accompts, according to the Italian form. Wherein, The theory of the Art is fully Explained, and reduced to practice, by Variety of suitable Examples in all the Branches of Trade. To which is added, A Large Appendix, containing, I. Descriptions and Specimens of the Subsidiary Books used by Merchants. II. Monies and Exchanges, the Nature of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Bills of Parcels. III. Precedents of Merchants Writings, peculiar to England, Scotland, and common to both. IV. The Commission, Duty, and Power of Factors. V. A short History of the Trading Companies in Great Britain, with an Account of her Exports and Imports. VI. A Dictionary, explaining the abstruse Words and Terms that occur in Merchandize. By John Mair, A.M.
Classmark: J.5.26, Q.5.5, G.6.14.