An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
Record ID 172281
Patrick's Terence 1 & 2 V.
Borrowed: 1769/11/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/11/30 (Thursday). Classmark: B5 - 13. Original Returned Text: Patrick's Terence 1&2V..
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence’s Comedies, translated into English prose, ... Together with the original Latin from the best editions. ... With notes ... and an index ... The whole adapted to the capacities of youth at school, ... In two volumes. Revised and corrected by S. Patrick, ... To which is prefixed the life of Terence, ...
Classmark: K.5.29, B.5.13, R.3.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence’s Comedies, translated into English prose, ... Together with the original Latin from the best editions. ... With notes ... and an index ... The whole adapted to the capacities of youth at school, ... In two volumes. Revised and corrected by S. Patrick, ... To which is prefixed the life of Terence, ...
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 94 borrowing records
ESTC: T137484
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Borrowed: 1769/11/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/11/30 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Terence (Male), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 172284
Fortunat Foundling
Borrowed: 1769/11/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/1/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q7. .13. Original Returned Text: Fortunat Foundling.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Fiction
The fortunate foundlings: being the genuine history of Colonel M----rs, and his sister, Madam du P----y, the issue of the Hon. Ch----es M----rs, son of the late Duke of R----l----d. Containing Many wonderful Accidents that befel them in their Travels, and interspersed with the Characters and Adventures of Several Persons of Condition, in the most polite Courts of Europe. The Whole calculated for the Entertainment and Improvement of the Youth of both Sexes.
Classmark: K.8.8, Q.7.13.
Confidence level: Speculative
Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Fiction
The fortunate foundlings: being the genuine history of Colonel M----rs, and his sister, Madam du P----y, the issue of the Hon. Ch----es M----rs, son of the late Duke of R----l----d. Containing Many wonderful Accidents that befel them in their Travels, and interspersed with the Characters and Adventures of Several Persons of Condition, in the most polite Courts of Europe. The Whole calculated for the Entertainment and Improvement of the Youth of both Sexes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 30
ESTC: T72453
Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Fiction
Fortunate Foundlings
Borrowed: 1769/11/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/1/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 172287
Pitt's Virgil 1 & 3 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/1/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/2/10 (Saturday). Classmark: N6 . 19. Original Returned Text: Pitt's Virgil 1 & 3 Vol..
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Classmark: N.6.19, R.9.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Christopher Pitt
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 64 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T139427
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1770/1/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Record ID 172290
Gordon's Tacitus 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/2/26 (Monday). Classmark: Q5- 27. Original Returned Text: Gordon's Tacitus 3 &4 V..
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
The works of Tacitus. In four volumes. To which are prefixed, political discourses upon that author. ... [Gordon]
Classmark: J.5.3, Q.5.27, P.5.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
The works of Tacitus. In four volumes. To which are prefixed, political discourses upon that author.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Gordon, Thomas, -1750.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 110 times in 65 borrowing records
ESTC: T96631
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Works of Tacitus
Borrowed: 1770/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/2/26 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 172293
Xenophon's Memorabilia,,. Eng.
Borrowed: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/4/7 (Saturday). Classmark: C6 . 1. Original Returned Text: Xenophon's memorabilia Eng..
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
The memorable things of Socrates, written by Xenophon, in five books. Translated into English. To which are prefix'd the Life of Socrates, from the French of Monsieur Charpentier, a member of the French Academy; and the Life of Xenophon, collected from several authors; with some account of his writings.
Classmark: E.6.37, C.6.2, B.3.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
The memorable things of Socrates, written by Xenophon, in five books. Translated into English. To which are prefix'd the Life of Socrates, from the French of Monsieur Charpentier, a member of the French Academy; and the Life of Xenophon, collected from several authors; with some account of his writings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1712. Format: 8vo.
Translators: E. Bysshe
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T145657
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
Memorable Things of Socrates
Borrowed: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/4/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: Lives
Record ID 172296
Clark's Justin
Borrowed: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/21 (Wednesday). Classmark: O 6. 22. Original Returned Text: Clark's Justin.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Marcus Junianus Justinus (Male)
Genre: History
Justini Historiæ Philippicæ. Cum versione anglica, ad verbum, quantum fieri potuit, facta. = Or, the history of Justin. With an English translation, as literal as possible. By John Clarke, ...
Classmark: E.6.18, O.6.25.
Confidence level: Likely
Marcus Junianus Justinus (Male)
Genre: History
Justini Historiæ Philippicæ. Cum versione anglica, ad verbum, quantum fieri potuit, facta. = Or, the history of Justin. With an English translation, as literal as possible. By John Clarke, ...
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Clarke
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T146973
Marcus Junianus Justinus (Male)
Genre: History
Justini Historiae Philippicae. Cum Versione Anglica ... Or, the History of Justin. With an English Translation
Borrowed: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Marcus Junianus Justinus (Male), Genre: History
Record ID 172299
Pitt's Virgil 2 & 3 Vol.
Borrowed: 1770/3/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/3/31 (Saturday). Classmark: N6. 19. Original Returned Text: Pitt's Virgil 2 & 3 Vol.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Classmark: N.6.19, R.9.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Christopher Pitt
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 64 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T139427
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1770/3/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/3/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 172302
Boswell's Corsica
Borrowed: 1770/4/2 (Monday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Boswell's Corsica.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli / by James Boswell, Esq; illustrated with a new and accurate map of Corsica.
Classmark: P.5.9.
Confidence level: Certain
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 85 times in 83 borrowing records
ESTC: T26157
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island; and Memoirs of Pascal Paoli
Borrowed: 1770/4/2 (Monday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Lives, Genre: Travel
Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island; and Memoirs of Pascal Paoli
Record ID 172305
Broun's Essay
Borrowed: 1770/11/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Classmark: Q4 . 12. Original Returned Text: Broun's Essay -.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Brown (Male, born c.1715, died 1766)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays on the characteristics / by John Brown...
Classmark: Q.4.12, D.6.6?.
Confidence level: Certain
John Brown (Male, born c.1715, died 1766)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays on the characteristics / by John Brown...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
John Brown (Male, born c.1715, died 1766)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays on the Characteristics [John Brown]
Borrowed: 1770/11/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/15 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: John Brown (Male, born c.1715, died 1766), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 172308
Hooke's Ro. hist Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1770/12/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/2 (Saturday). Classmark: M4 . 21. Original Returned Text: Hooke's Ro. hist V 1st.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman History, from the building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with Maps and other Plates. By N. Hooke, Esq.
Classmark: J.3.7, M.4.21, M.4.22, E.2.14, P.4.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 241 times in 184 borrowing records
ESTC: T71736
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Confidence level: Very likely
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol.II. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 122 borrowing records
ESTC: T71733
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Confidence level: Very likely
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. III. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 122 borrowing records
ESTC: T71734
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Confidence level: Very likely
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/12/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 172311
Calander's Voyages 32 & 3 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/2/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/3/28 (Thursday). Original Returned Text: Calander's Voyages 2 & 3 V..
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. [Callander]
Classmark: P.5.17, E.6.12, P.8.21.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
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: 1771/2/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/3/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Charles de Brosses (Male, born 1709, died 1777), Genre: Travel
Histoire des Navigations aux Terres Australes
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 172314
Fool of Quality 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/11/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Classmark: E4 . 22. Original Returned Text: Fool of Quality 3 & 4 Vol.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
The fool of quality; or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. In four volumes. ... By Mr. Brooke.
Classmark: E.4.22, R.9.25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
The fool of quality; or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. In four volumes. ... By Mr. Brooke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766-1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 261 times in 112 borrowing records
ESTC: T57311
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
Fool of Quality, or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
The fool of quality; or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. Vol. V. By Mr. Brooke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 112 borrowing records
ESTC: T147805
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
Fool of Quality, or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Borrowed: 1771/11/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783), Genre: Fiction
Fool of Quality, or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 172317
Fool of Quality Vol 5th
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Classmark: --- -. Original Returned Text: Fool of Quality 5th Vol-.
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
The fool of quality; or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. In four volumes. ... By Mr. Brooke.
Classmark: E.4.22, R.9.25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very likely
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
The fool of quality; or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. In four volumes. ... By Mr. Brooke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766-1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 261 times in 112 borrowing records
ESTC: T57311
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
Fool of Quality, or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
The fool of quality; or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. Vol. V. By Mr. Brooke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 112 borrowing records
ESTC: T147805
Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783)
Genre: Fiction
Fool of Quality, or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Henry Brooke (Male, born c.1703, died 1783), Genre: Fiction
Fool of Quality, or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 172320
Peter Wilkines 1 & 2 Vol.
Borrowed: 1772/3/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/5/13 (Wednesday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Petter Wilkins 1 & 2 V..
Henry Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Fiction
The life and adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man: relating particularly, his shipwreck near the South Pole; his wonderful Passage thro’ a subterraneous Cavern into a kind of new World; his there meeting with a Gawry or flying Woman, whose Life he preserv’d, and afterwards married her; his extraordinary Conveyance to the Country of Glums and Gawrys, or Men and Women that fly. Likewise a Description of this strange Country, with the Laws, Customs, and Manners of its Inhabitants, and the Author’s remarkable Transactions among them. Taken from his own Mouth, in his Passage to England, from off Cape Horn in America, in the Ship Hector. With an Introduction, giving an Account of the surprizing Manner of his coming on board that surprizing Manner of his coming on board that Vessel, and his Death on his landing at Plymouth in the Year 1739. Illustrated with several Cuts, clearly and distinctly representing the Structure and Mechanism of the Wings of the Glums and Gawrys, and the Manner in which they use them either to swim or fly. By R.S. a passenger in the Hector. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: K.8.24, D.6.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Fiction
The life and adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man: relating particularly, his shipwreck near the South Pole; his wonderful Passage thro’ a subterraneous Cavern into a kind of new World; his there meeting with a Gawry or flying Woman, whose Life he preserv’d, and afterwards married her; his extraordinary Conveyance to the Country of Glums and Gawrys, or Men and Women that fly. Likewise a Description of this strange Country, with the Laws, Customs, and Manners of its Inhabitants, and the Author’s remarkable Transactions among them. Taken from his own Mouth, in his Passage to England, from off Cape Horn in America, in the Ship Hector. With an Introduction, giving an Account of the surprizing Manner of his coming on board that surprizing Manner of his coming on board that Vessel, and his Death on his landing at Plymouth in the Year 1739. Illustrated with several Cuts, clearly and distinctly representing the Structure and Mechanism of the Wings of the Glums and Gawrys, and the Manner in which they use them either to swim or fly. By R.S. a passenger in the Hector. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 82 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T92780
Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Fiction
Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man
Borrowed: 1772/3/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/5/13 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Miller
Author: Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767), Genre: Fiction
Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2