An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
Record ID 173688
Dialogues on the dead
Borrowed: 1769/12/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/8 (Monday). Classmark: R5. 7. Original Returned Text: Dialogues on ye Dead.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Dialogues of the dead / [by George, Lord Lyttelton].
Classmark: R.5.7.
Confidence level: Certain
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Dialogues of the dead / [by George, Lord Lyttelton].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Dialogues of the Dead
Borrowed: 1769/12/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/8 (Monday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 173691
Newton's Milton Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1769/12/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/8 (Monday). Classmark: Q4. 10. Original Returned Text: Newton's Milton V.2d.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books. The author. John Milton...With notes of various authors / By Thomas Newton ... [In two volumes].
Classmark: Q.4.10, P.5.4, D.8.11?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books. The author. John Milton...With notes of various authors / By Thomas Newton ... [In two volumes].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Thomas Newton
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T43624
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1769/12/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/8 (Monday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 173694
Newton's Milton Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1770/1/8 (Monday). Returned: 1770/1/22 (Monday). Classmark: Q4. 10. Original Returned Text: Newton's Milton V 1st.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books. The author. John Milton...With notes of various authors / By Thomas Newton ... [In two volumes].
Classmark: Q.4.10, P.5.4, D.8.11?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books. The author. John Milton...With notes of various authors / By Thomas Newton ... [In two volumes].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Thomas Newton
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T43624
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1770/1/8 (Monday). Returned: 1770/1/22 (Monday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 173697
Rol . Ro . hist 1 & 2 d Vol .
Borrowed: 1770/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/19 (Monday). Classmark: B4. 11. Original Returned Text: Rol an. hist 1 &2 Vol.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.2, K.4.8, B.4.11, B.3.26.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Confidence level: Likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman history from the foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, to the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. In sixteen volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 376 times in 220 borrowing records
ESTC: T121677
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1770/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/19 (Monday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 173700
History of Grandison 4 & 5 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/1/22 (Monday). Returned: 1770/3/19 (Monday). Classmark: O5. 1. Original Returned Text: Hist of Grand 4 & 5 V..
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
History of Sir Charles Grandison. In a series of letters published from the originals, by the editor of Pamela and Clarissa. In six volumes. To the Last of which is added, An Historical and Characteristical Index. As also, A Brief History, authenticated by Original Letters, of the Treatment which the Editor has met with from certain Booksellers and Printers in Dublin. Including Observations on Mr. Faulkner’s Defence of Himself, published in his Irish News-Paper of Nov. 3. 1753.
Classmark: O.5.1, B.5.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Sir Charles Grandison. In a series of letters published from the originals, by the editor of Pamela and Clarissa. In six volumes. To the Last of which is added, An Historical and Characteristical Index. As also, A Brief History, authenticated by Original Letters, of the Treatment which the Editor has met with from certain Booksellers and Printers in Dublin. Including Observations on Mr. Faulkner’s Defence of Himself, published in his Irish News-Paper of Nov. 3. 1753.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 414 times in 204 borrowing records
ESTC: T160961
Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
History of Sir Charles Grandison
Borrowed: 1770/1/22 (Monday). Returned: 1770/3/19 (Monday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Fiction
History of Sir Charles Grandison
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 173703
Hurd's Horace Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1770/3/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/4/21 (Saturday). Classmark: Q6. 16. Original Returned Text: Hurd's Horace Vol 2d.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Q. Horatii Flacci Epistolae ad Pisones, et Augustum: with an English commentary and notes. To which are added, two dissertations; the one, on the Provinces of the Drama; the other, on Poetical Imitation: and a letter to Mr. Mason. In two volumes. [Hurd]
Classmark: Q.6.16, Q.7.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Q. Horatii Flacci Epistolae ad Pisones, et Augustum: With an English commentary and notes. To which are added, two dissertations; The one, on the Provinces of the Drama: The other, on Poetical Imitation: and a letter to Mr. Mason.
Language: Latin | English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Hurd, Richard, 1720-1808
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T149881
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Epistles of Horace
Borrowed: 1770/3/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 173706
New Test. G & Eng.Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1770/3/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/4/21 (Saturday). Classmark: D4 - 3. Original Returned Text: N. Test. G .& Eng V 1 st.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Theology
The New Testament in Greek and English. Containing the original text corrected from the authority of the most authentic manuscripts: and a new version form'd agreeably to the illustrations of the most learned commentators and critics: with notes and various readings, and a copious alphabetical index. In two volumes.
Classmark: C.6.15, D.4.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Theology
The New Testament in Greek and English. Containing the original text corrected from the authority of the most authentic manuscripts: and a new version form'd agreeably to the illustrations of the most learned commentators and critics: with notes and various readings, and a copious alphabetical index. In two volumes.
Language: Greek | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T116278
Borrowed: 1770/3/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Sim
Genre: Theology
Bible - New Testament [Greek & English]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 173709
Temple's Works Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1770/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Classmark: N1- 24. Original Returned Text: Temple's Works Vol 2d.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of Sir William Temple. Bart. in two volumes ... To which is prefixed, the life and character of Sir William Temple. Written by a particular friend [i.e. Jonathan Swift].
Classmark: K.2.9, N.1.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of Sir William Temple. Bart. in two volumes ... To which is prefixed, the life and character of Sir William Temple. Written by a particular friend [i.e. Jonathan Swift].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 15
Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Sir William Temple
Borrowed: 1770/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699), Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 173712
Hooke's Ro. hist . Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1770/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Classmark: M4-21. Original Returned Text: Hooke -Ro. hist- Vol1st.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
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: 1770/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Sim
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 173715
Ray's Wisdom of God
Borrowed: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday). Classmark: P4 .48. Original Returned Text: Ray's Wisdom of God.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The wisdom of God manifested in the works of the creation. In two parts. ... With answers to some objections. By John Ray, ...
Classmark: J.4.7, P.4.48, P.6.48.
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The wisdom of God manifested in the works of the creation. In two parts. ... With answers to some objections. By John Ray, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T93665
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation
Borrowed: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 173718
Ray's his of ye- Rebelion
Borrowed: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday). Classmark: Q8. 6. Original Returned Text: Ray's hist of ye. Rebelion.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Ray (Male, born c.1700)
Genre: History
A compleat history of the Rebellion, from its first rise, in 1745, to its total suppression at the glorious Battle of Culloden, in April, 1746. By Mr. James Ray of Whitehaven, volunteer under His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Wherein are contained, the intrigues of the Pretender's adherents before the breaking out of the Rebellion, with all the memorable transactions, and the particulars of their several invasions, during the period of time, with a particular and succinct account of the several marches and counter-marches of the rebels, from the Young Pretender's first landing on the Isle of Sky, with his retreat at Culloden. Also, an account of the family and extraction of the rebel chiefs, especially the Camerons, with the life of the celebrated Miss Jenny. Likewise the natural history and antiquities of the several towns thro' which the author pass'd with His Majesty's army; together with the manners and customs of the different people, particularly the Highlanders. The tryals and executions of the rebel lords, &c.
Classmark: Q.8.6.
Confidence level: Speculative
James Ray (Male, born c.1700)
Genre: History
A compleat history of the Rebellion, from its first rise, in 1745, to its total suppression at the glorious Battle of Culloden, in April, 1746. By Mr. James Ray of Whitehaven, volunteer under His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Wherein are contained, the intrigues of the Pretender's adherents before the breaking out of the Rebellion, with all the memorable transactions, and the particulars of their several invasions, during the period of time, with a particular and succinct account of the several marches and counter-marches of the rebels, from the Young Pretender's first landing on the Isle of Sky, with his retreat at Culloden. Also, an account of the family and extraction of the rebel chiefs, especially the Camerons, with the life of the celebrated Miss Jenny. Likewise the natural history and antiquities of the several towns thro' which the author pass'd with His Majesty's army; together with the manners and customs of the different people, particularly the Highlanders. The tryals and executions of the rebel lords, &c.
Language: English . Published: York. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T93671
James Ray (Male, born c.1700)
Genre: History
Compleat History of the Rebellion from 1745 to the Battle of Culloden
Borrowed: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: James Ray (Male, born c.1700), Genre: History
Compleat History of the Rebellion from 1745 to the Battle of Culloden
Record ID 173721
Leland's hist. of Philip
Borrowed: 1770/5/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/5/11 (Friday). Classmark: P3. 6. Original Returned Text: Leland's hist.of Philip.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785)
Genre: History
The History of the life and reign of Philip King of Macedon; the Father of Alexander. By Thomas Leland, D.D. Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.
Classmark: P.3.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785)
Genre: History
The History of the life and reign of Philip King of Macedon; the Father of Alexander. By Thomas Leland, D.D. Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: N8529
Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785)
Genre: History
History of the Life and Reign of Philip King of Macedon
Borrowed: 1770/5/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/5/11 (Friday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785), Genre: History
Record ID 173724
Lucian's Dialougs
Borrowed: 1770/10/29 (Monday). Returned: 1770/11/3 (Saturday). Classmark: B 5 .23. Original Returned Text: Lucian's Dialougs.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The Select Dialogues of Lucian. To which is added, a new literal translation in Latin, with notes in English. By the Revd. Edward Murphy, M. A.
Classmark: K.4.10, B.5.23.
Confidence level: Certain
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The Select Dialogues of Lucian. To which is added, a new literal translation in Latin, with notes in English. By the Revd. Edward Murphy, M. A.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 18
ESTC: T112689
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Lucian of Samosata
Borrowed: 1770/10/29 (Monday). Returned: 1770/11/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 173727
Gibson's Surveying
Borrowed: 1770/10/29 (Monday). Returned: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday). Classmark: P5 . 13. Original Returned Text: Gibson's Surveing.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Gibson (Male, died c.1761)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise of practical surveying; which is demonstrated from its first principles. Wherein every thing that is useful and curious in that art is fully considered and explained. Particularly four new and very concise methods to determine the areas of right-lined figures arithmetically, or by calculation, as well as the geometrical ones heretofore treated of; with two other new geometrical methods much more accurate and ready than any of the former, never before made public. Also the method of tracing defaced mearings from the down (or any other) survey. Very useful to persons who have any property in land, to lawyers in controverted surveys, and to practical surveyors. The whole illustrated with copper-plates. By Robert Gibson, teacher of the mathematics.
Classmark: P.5.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Gibson (Male, died c.1761)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise of practical surveying; which is demonstrated from its first principles. Wherein every thing that is useful and curious in that art is fully considered and explained. Particularly four new and very concise methods to determine the areas of right-lined figures arithmetically, or by calculation, as well as the geometrical ones heretofore treated of; with two other new geometrical methods much more accurate and ready than any of the former, never before made public. Also the method of tracing defaced mearings from the down (or any other) survey. Very useful to persons who have any property in land, to lawyers in controverted surveys, and to practical surveyors. The whole illustrated with copper-plates. By Robert Gibson, teacher of the mathematics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T106020
Robert Gibson (Male, died c.1761)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise of Practical Surveying
Borrowed: 1770/10/29 (Monday). Returned: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Robert Gibson (Male, died c.1761), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 173730
Watt's improvment of ye minde
Borrowed: 1770/11/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 .17. Original Returned Text: Watt's improv .of ye Mind.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The improvement of the mind: or, a supplement to the art of logick: Containing a Variety of Remarks and Rules for the Attainment and Communication of useful Knowledge, in Religion, in the Sciences, and in common Life. By I. Watts, D.D.
Classmark: K.4.8, K.5.25, B.5.17.
Confidence level: Certain
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The improvement of the mind: or, a supplement to the art of logick: Containing a Variety of Remarks and Rules for the Attainment and Communication of useful Knowledge, in Religion, in the Sciences, and in common Life. By I. Watts, D.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1741. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 61
ESTC: T82959
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Improvement of the Mind: or, A Supplement to the Art of Logick
Borrowed: 1770/11/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Improvement of the Mind: or, A Supplement to the Art of Logick
Record ID 173733
Webster Airthmetic
Borrowed: 1770/11/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q6. 10. Original Returned Text: Webster's Airthmetic.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Webster (Male, born c.1684, died 1744)
Genre: Mathematics
Arithmetick in Epitome: or, a compendium of all its rules, both vulgar and decimal. In Two parts. To which are now Added, Clear and plain Demonstrations deduced from the Principles of Arithmetic itself; without either Reference to Euclid, or Use of Algebra. By W. Webster, Writing-Master.
Classmark: Q.6.10.
Confidence level: Certain
William Webster (Male, born c.1684, died 1744)
Genre: Mathematics
Arithmetick in epitome: or, a compendium of all its rules, both vulgar and decimal.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T22414
William Webster (Male, born c.1684, died 1744)
Genre: Mathematics
Arithmetick in Epitome: or, A Compendium of all its Rules, both Vulgar and Decimal
Borrowed: 1770/11/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: William Webster (Male, born c.1684, died 1744), Genre: Mathematics
Arithmetick in Epitome: or, A Compendium of all its Rules, both Vulgar and Decimal
Record ID 173736
Cocking's Airthmetic
Borrowed: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Classmark: P5- 5. Original Returned Text: Cocking's Airthmetic.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Cockin (Male, born 1736, died 1801)
Genre: Mathematics
A rational and practical treatise of arithmetic (in two parts.) Containing All that is necessary to be known in this art, in order to qualify a young person for trade, or an intended course of the mathematics. The whole Attempted in an easy, methodical, and consistent manner, and equally adapted to assist persons engaged in teaching, and the instruction of those, who have not the advantage of a master. To which is added, in the manner of Notes, The reason and demonstration of every rule and operation, as they occur, on principles either purely arithmetical, or such as will easily be comprehended by a beginner. By W. Cockin, Writing-Master and Accomptant, at the Free-School in Lancaster.
Classmark: P.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Cockin (Male, born 1736, died 1801)
Genre: Mathematics
A rational and practical treatise of arithmetic (in two parts.) Containing All that is necessary to be known in this art, in order to qualify a young person for trade, or an intended course of the mathematics. The whole Attempted in an easy, methodical, and consistent manner, and equally adapted to assist persons engaged in teaching, and the instruction of those, who have not the advantage of a master. To which is added, in the manner of Notes, The reason and demonstration of every rule and operation, as they occur, on principles either purely arithmetical, or such as will easily be comprehended by a beginner. By W. Cockin, Writing-Master and Accomptant, at the Free-School in Lancaster.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T113875
William Cockin (Male, born 1736, died 1801)
Genre: Mathematics
Rational and Practical Treatise of Arithmetic
Borrowed: 1770/11/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: William Cockin (Male, born 1736, died 1801), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 173739
Elphiston on Education
Borrowed: 1770/11/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Classmark: N5. 29. Original Returned Text: Elphiston on Education.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Elphinston (Male, born 1721, died 1809)
Genre: Education
Education, in four books / By James Elphinston.
Classmark: N.5.29.
Confidence level: Certain
James Elphinston (Male, born 1721, died 1809)
Genre: Education
Education, in four books / By James Elphinston.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T82119
James Elphinston (Male, born 1721, died 1809)
Genre: Education
Education [James Elphinston]
Borrowed: 1770/11/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: James Elphinston (Male, born 1721, died 1809), Genre: Education
Record ID 173742
Priestly's Grammar
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: E7- 8. Original Returned Text: Priestly's Grammar.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Education
The rudiments of English Grammar, Adapted to the use of schools; with notes and observations, For the use of Those Who have made some Proficiency in the Language. By Joseph Priestley, LL. D. F.R.S.
Classmark: E.7.8, Q.8.41.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Education
The rudiments of English grammar, adapted to the use of schools; with notes and observations, for the use of those who have made some proficiency in the language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T46907
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Education
Rudiments of English Grammar
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804), Genre: Education
Record ID 173745
Luciani opera 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/3/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/6/14 (Friday). Classmark: R5 . 6. Original Returned Text: Luciani opera 1 & 2 V,.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Λουκιανου ... ἁπαντα. Luciani Samosatensis opera ... ex versione J. Benedicti. Cum notis ... J. Bourdelotii, J. Palmerii a Grentemesnil, T. Fabri, A. Menagii, F. Guieti, J. G. Graevii, J. Gronovii, L. Barlaei, J. Tollii, et selectis aliorum. Accedunt inedita scholia, etc. [Edited by J. G. Graevius.]
Classmark: L.6.21, R.5.6, L.4.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Λουκιανου ... ἁπαντα. Luciani Samosatensis opera ... ex versione J. Benedicti. Cum notis ... J. Bourdelotii, J. Palmerii a Grentemesnil, T. Fabri, A. Menagii, F. Guieti, J. G. Graevii, J. Gronovii, L. Barlaei, J. Tollii, et selectis aliorum. Accedunt inedita scholia, etc. [Edited by J. G. Graevius.]
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1687. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 10 borrowing records
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Lucian of Samosata
Borrowed: 1771/3/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/6/14 (Friday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 173748
Oldmixon's Logicks
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Classmark: C5 - 43. Original Returned Text: OIdmixon's Logicks.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Dominique Bouhours (Male, born 1628, died 1702)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The arts of logick and rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors, antient [sic] and modern, in all the polite languages. Interpreted and explan'd / by that learned and judicious critick, Father Bouhours. To which are added, parallel quotations...[Translated and paraphrased from La manière de bien penser by J. Oldmixon].
Classmark: E.6.35, C.5.43, B.3.9?.
Confidence level: Certain
Dominique Bouhours (Male, born 1628, died 1702)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The arts of logick and rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors, Antient and Modern, In all the Polite Languages. Interpreted and explain’d by that Learned and Judicious Critick, Father Bouhours. To which are added, parallel quotations out of the most eminent English authors in Verse and Prose: Wherein the like Observations are made on their Beauties and Blemishes, in all the various Kinds of Thought and Expression.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Oldmixon, John, 1673-1742
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T124844
Dominique Bouhours (Male, born 1628, died 1702)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, Illustrated by Examples Taken out of the Best Authors
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/25 (Monday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Dominique Bouhours (Male, born 1628, died 1702), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, Illustrated by Examples Taken out of the Best Authors
Record ID 173751
Price's Disertations
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/11 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q4. 17. Original Returned Text: Price's Disertations.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Price (Male, born 1723, died 1791)
Genre: Theology
Four dissertations. I. On providence. II. On prayer. III. On the reasons for expecting that virtuous men shall meet after death in a state of happiness. IV. On the importance of Christianity, and the nature of historical evidence, and miracles. By Richard Price, F.R.S.
Classmark: Q.4.17, B.6.15.
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Price (Male, born 1723, died 1791)
Genre: Theology
Four dissertations. I. On providence. II. On prayer. III. On the reasons for expecting that virtuous men shall meet after death in a state of happiness. IV. On the importance of Christianity, and the nature of historical evidence, and miracles. By Richard Price, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 43
ESTC: T12979
Richard Price (Male, born 1723, died 1791)
Genre: Theology
Four Dissertations [Richard Price]
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Richard Price (Male, born 1723, died 1791), Genre: Theology
Record ID 173754
Rambler 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/12/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/11 (Wednesday). Classmark: L7. -. Original Returned Text: Rambler 1 & 2 Vol.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
[The rambler. In four volumes] / [by Samuel Johnson].
Classmark: L.7.28, B.7.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
[The rambler. In four volumes] / [by Samuel Johnson].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 54 borrowing records
ESTC: N12562
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Periodicals
Rambler
Borrowed: 1771/12/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 173757
Jennings Discourses
Borrowed: 1771/12/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Classmark: P7 . 36. Original Returned Text: Jenning's Discourses.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Jennings (Male, died 1723)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology
Two discourses: the first, of preaching Christ; the second, of particular and experimental preaching. By the Late Reverend Mr. John Jennings. With a preface by the Reverend Dr. Isaac Watts. The third edition. To which is added, a letter concerning the most useful way of preaching; written in the German language by the Late Reverend and celebrated Dr. Augustus Hermannus Franck, Professor of Divinity in the University of Hall in Saxony, Pastor of a Church, and Director of the charitable foundations there. Translated into Latin by order of his son, the present Professor Franck, and out of the Latin into English by David Jennings.
Classmark: P.7.36.
Confidence level: Certain
John Jennings (Male, died 1723)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology
Two discourses: the first, of preaching Christ; the second, of particular and experimental preaching. By the Late Reverend Mr. John Jennings. With a preface by the Reverend Dr. Isaac Watts. The third edition. To which is added, a letter concerning the most useful way of preaching; written in the German language by the Late Reverend and celebrated Dr. Augustus Hermannus Franck, Professor of Divinity in the University of Hall in Saxony, Pastor of a Church, and Director of the charitable foundations there. Translated into Latin by order of his son, the present Professor Franck, and out of the Latin into English by David Jennings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T174988
John Jennings (Male, died 1723)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology
Two Discourses [John Jennings]
Borrowed: 1771/12/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: John Jennings (Male, died 1723), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology
Record ID 173760
Bragg on ye- passions
Borrowed: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Classmark: D5 . 29. Original Returned Text: Brag on the passions.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Bragge (Male, born 1664, died 1728)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A practical treatise of the regulation of the passions. By Francis Bragge, B. D. Vicar of Hitchin, and Prebendary of Lincoln.
Classmark: J.7.9, D.5.29, B.6.34.
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Bragge (Male, born 1664, died 1728)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A practical treatise of the regulation of the passions. By Francis Bragge, B. D. Vicar of Hitchin, and Prebendary of Lincoln.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1708. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T115186
Francis Bragge (Male, born 1664, died 1728)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Practical Treatise of the Regulation of the Passions
Borrowed: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: Francis Bragge (Male, born 1664, died 1728), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 173763
Foster's Ser- 2 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Classmark: P6- 9. Original Returned Text: Foster's Ser 2 & 3 V..
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects, viz. Of the universal sense of good and evil. The characters of the righteous and good man compared; or benevolence the noblest branch of social virtue. The perfection of the Christian scheme of benevolence; in answer to the objection from its not having particularly recommended private friendship, and the love of our country. Of the image of God in man; or the excellency of human nature. God not an arbitrary being. Of the abuses of free-thinking. Of Mysteries. Agur’s prayer; or the middle condition of life, generally, the most eligible. The mischiefs of flavish complaisance, and cowardice. Rules for the profitable reading the Holy Scriptures. Of Heresy. Of Schism. Of the pleasures of a religious life. Religion founded on reason, and the right of private judgment. The evidence of a future state, on the principles of reason and revelation, distinctly consider’d. The nature, folly, and danger of scoffing at religion. By James Foster.
Classmark: K.4.10, K.5.26, K.5.20, P.6.9, P.8.8, E.7?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects. Viz. God no respecter of persons. The scripture doctrine of justification explained. Moral reflections on the history of Joseph. Of the natural relation of men to God, and their common tie to each other. Of Murder, and the vices and customs leading to it. Of Duels, and Self-Murder. On the example and moral character of Christ. The nature of a heavenly conversation explained. On incredulity, and the morality of Faith. The different characters of true Religion, and Enthusiasm. Of theft, fraud, and extortion. The doctrine of a particular Providence considered. Of the unity of God, and the Jewish theocracy. On the seventh commandment. By James Foster.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 142 times in 94 borrowing records
ESTC: T87610
James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]
Confidence level: Certain
James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects, viz. Of the universal sense of good and evil. The characters of the righteous and good man compared; or benevolence the noblest branch of social virtue. The perfection of the Christian scheme of benevolence; in answer to the objection from its not having particularly recommended private friendship, and the love of our country. Of the image of God in man; or the excellency of human nature. God not an arbitrary being. Of the abuses of free-thinking. Of Mysteries. Agur’s prayer; or the middle condition of life, generally, the most eligible. The mischiefs of flavish complaisance, and cowardice. Rules for the profitable reading the Holy Scriptures. Of Heresy. Of Schism. Of the pleasures of a religious life. Religion founded on reason, and the right of private judgment. The evidence of a future state, on the principles of reason and revelation, distinctly consider’d. The nature, folly, and danger of scoffing at religion. By James Foster.
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1735-1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 88 times in 53 borrowing records
ESTC: N24143
James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]
Borrowed: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4