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Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3), page 27

Record ID 139269

Guthrie's Geo. Grammar

Borrowed: 1776/10/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/11/30 (Saturday). Classmark: E4 . 38. Original Returned Text: Guth. Geo. Grammar.


Borrower

Alexander Loraine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1776/10/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/11/30 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Loraine

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Record ID 139275

Thomson's Works Vol 1st

Borrowed: 1776/11/4 (Monday). Returned: 1776/12/14 (Saturday). Classmark: L7 .27. Original Returned Text: Thomson's Works V. 1st.


Borrower

Alexander Loraine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
The works of James Thomson. In four volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements.
Classmark: L.7.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
The works of James Thomson. In four volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 26 borrowing records


Book Work

James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
Works of James Thomson

Borrowed: 1776/11/4 (Monday). Returned: 1776/12/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Loraine

Author: James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748), Genre: Poetry

Works of James Thomson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 139281

Gordon's Accomptant 1 . 2d V.

Borrowed: 1776/11/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/14 (Saturday). Classmark: N6. .23. Original Returned Text: Gordon's Accomp.1. 2d V.


Borrower

Alexander Loraine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The universal accountant and complete merchant. In two volumes. By William Gordon, of the Academy, Glasgow. ...
Classmark: N.6.23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The universal accountant and complete merchant. In two volumes. By William Gordon, of the Academy, Glasgow. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1763-1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 11 borrowing records


Book Work

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Universal Accountant and Complete Merchant

Borrowed: 1776/11/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Loraine

Author: William Gordon (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Universal Accountant and Complete Merchant

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 139284

Cellari  Geographia

Borrowed: 1776/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1777/2/1 (Saturday). Classmark: P6. 14. Original Returned Text: Cellari Geographia.


Borrower

Alexander Loraine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Christoph Cellarius (Male, born 1638, died 1707)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Christophori Cellarii Smalcaldensis Geographia antiqua : recognita denuo, & ad veterum novorumque scriptorum fidem, historicorum maxime, identidem castigata, & quinta editione plurimis locis aucta & immutata. Huic demum sextae editioni tot chartas ex majori auctoris Geographia antiqua, quot ad minorem hanc illustrandam requirebantur, duplicemque indicem, quorum priori vetera locorum nomina novis praeponuntur, posteriori nova veteribus / addidit, totam recensuit, & scholarum usui accommodavit, Samuel Patrick, LL.D.
Classmark: P.6.14, P.8.5.

Borrowed: 1776/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Loraine

Author: Christoph Cellarius (Male, born 1638, died 1707), Genre: History, Genre: Travel

Geographia Antiqua

Record ID 139287

Xenophon's  Expedition

Borrowed: 1777/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/2/4 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q3 . 2. Original Returned Text: Xenophon.


Borrower

Alexander Loraine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Ξενοϕωντος κυρου Αναβασεω Βιβλια Επτα. Xenophontis de Cyri Expeditione Libri Septem. Graeca recognovit, cum Codicibus MStis & omnibus ferè libris editis contulit, plurimis in locis emendavit, Versionem Latinam reformavit, Observationibus suis, Tabula Geographica & Dissertatione auxit & illustravit; Notas H. Stephani, Leunclavii, AE. Porti & Mureti recensitas & castigatas, Variantium Lectionum delectum, Indicesque necessarios adjunxit Thomas Hutchinson.
Classmark: J.3.18, J.6.18, Q.3.2, Q.3.23.

Borrowed: 1777/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/2/4 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Alexander Loraine

Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: History

Expedition of Cyrus

Record ID 139290

Pindar's  Works

Borrowed: 1777/4/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/4/9 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q2 . 12. Original Returned Text: Pindar.


Borrower

Alexander Loraine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Pindarou Olympia, Nemea, Pythia, Isthmia Pandari Olympia, Nemea, Pythia, Isthmia : una cum Latina omnium versione carmine lyrico / per Nicolaum Sudorium ; quid præterea huic accesuit editioni, præfatio indicabit
Classmark: J.2.5, Q.2.12.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Pindarou Olympia, Nemea, Pythia, Isthmia Pandari Olympia, Nemea, Pythia, Isthmia : una cum Latina omnium versione carmine lyrico / per Nicolaum Sudorium ; quid præterea huic accesuit editioni, præfatio indicabit
Language: Latin | Greek . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1698. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 3


Book Work

Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Odes of Pindar

Borrowed: 1777/4/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/4/9 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Alexander Loraine

Author: Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438), Genre: Poetry

Odes of Pindar