An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
Record ID 306880
Histy of Greece by Robtson
Borrowed: 1788/11/7 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/9 (Friday). Classmark: C4.14. Original Returned Text: Histy of Greece.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pons Augustin Alletz (Male, born c.1705, died 1785)
Genre: History
The History of Ancient Greece, from the earliest times, till it became a Roman province. By William Robertson.
Classmark: P.8.44, R.4.6, C.4.11, C.4.12.
Confidence level: Certain
Pons Augustin Alletz (Male, born c.1705, died 1785)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, from the earliest times, till it became a Roman province.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Robertson, William, 1721-1793.
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T99769
Pons Augustin Alletz (Male, born c.1705, died 1785)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times, till it became a Roman Province
Borrowed: 1788/11/7 (Friday). Returned: 1789/1/9 (Friday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Pons Augustin Alletz (Male, born c.1705, died 1785), Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times, till it became a Roman Province
Record ID 306883
Plutarch's Lives. 2d&3d
Borrowed: 1788/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Classmark: R. 3. 13. Original Returned Text: Plutarchs Lives Vols 2 & 3d .
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s Lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch. By John Langhorne, D.D. and William Langhorne, M.A. In six volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.34, R.3.13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s Lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch. By John Langhorne, D.D. and William Langhorne, M.A. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Langhorne, John and Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 252 times in 163 borrowing records
ESTC: T107379
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1788/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/5 (Monday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 306886
Shakespeares Plays Vols 3d 5t & 6th
Borrowed: 1788/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/13 (Tuesday). Classmark: N 8. 38. Original Returned Text: Shakespeares Plays 3.5. 6th.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
The plays of William Shakespeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. With an appendix.
Classmark: G.6.9, N.8.38.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Very likely
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
The plays of William Shakespeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. With an appendix.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 21 borrowing records
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1788/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 306895
Fergusons R. Hist: Vol 1.2d & 3d
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: D4.11. Original Returned Text: Fergusons R. Hist. V. 1: 2d&3d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: History
The History of the progress and termination of the Roman republic. By Adam Ferguson, LL.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. In Three Volumes. Illustrated with Maps.
Classmark: D.4.22, D.4.15, D.4.11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: History
The history of the progress and termination of the Roman republic.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 201 times in 126 borrowing records
ESTC: T77047
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: History
History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816), Genre: History
History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 306898
Goldsmiths R: Hist: Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: R5.10. Original Returned Text: Goldsmiths R. Hist 2d Vol.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the foundation of the city of Rome, to the destruction of the western Empire. By Dr. Goldsmith. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.4.3, R.5.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the foundation of the city of Rome, to the destruction of the western Empire. By Dr. Goldsmith. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 63 times in 37 borrowing records
ESTC: T146145
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of the City of Rome, to the Destruction of the Western Empire
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of the City of Rome, to the Destruction of the Western Empire
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 306901
Rambler Vol 2
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 2. Original Returned Text: Rambler 2 d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
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 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: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 306904
Guardian Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 21. Original Returned Text: Guardian 2d ..
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The guardian. ...
Classmark: E.6.80, D.6.6, B.7.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The guardian. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1714. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T97923
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Guardian
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 306907
Mallets Antiquities 1 & 2d
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: G5 .21. Original Returned Text: Mallets Antiq : Vol 1 & 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Paul Henri Mallet (Male, born 1730, died 1807)
Genre: History
Northern Antiquities: or, a description of the Manners, Customs, Religion and Laws of the ancient Danes, And other Northern Nations; Including those of Our own Saxon ancestors. With A Translation of the Edda, or System of runic mythology and other pieces, From the ancient Icelandic tongue. In two volumes. Translated from Mons. Mallet's Introdiction a l'Histoire de Dannemarc, &c. With
Classmark: G.5.21.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Paul Henri Mallet (Male, born 1730, died 1807)
Genre: History
Northern antiquities: or, a description of the manners, customs, religion and laws of the ancient Danes, and other northern nations; including those of our own Saxon ancestors.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Percy, Thomas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T100651
Paul Henri Mallet (Male, born 1730, died 1807)
Genre: History
Northern Antiquities: or, A Description of the Manners, Customs, Religion and Laws of the Ancient Danes
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Paul Henri Mallet (Male, born 1730, died 1807), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 306910
Robertsons Chs Vth 1. & 2d Vols
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: C4.10. Original Returned Text: Roberts . Chs V : Vol 1st | - - & 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century. In four volumes. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and Historiographer to His Majesty for Scotland.
Classmark: C.4.10, B.6.18, CC.5.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century. In four volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland. A New Edition. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: N7448
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 306913
Irwins Voyage
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: E4.6. Original Returned Text: Irwin's Voyage.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
A series of adventures in the course of a voyage up the Red-Sea, on the coasts of Arabia and Egypt; and of a route through the Desarts of Thebais, hitherto unknown to the European traveller, in the year M. DCC.LXXVII. In letters to a lady. By Eyles Irwin, Esq. In the Service of the Honble. The East-India Company. Illustrated with Maps and Cuts.
Classmark: E.4.6.
Confidence level: Very likely
Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
A series of adventures in the course of a voyage up the Red-Sea, on the coasts of Arabia and Egypt; and of a route through the desarts of Thebais, hitherto unknown to the European traveller, in the year M.DCC.LXXVII.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T131972
Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
Series of Adventures in the Course of a Voyage up the Red-Sea
Borrowed: 1789/1/5 (Monday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817), Genre: Travel
Series of Adventures in the Course of a Voyage up the Red-Sea
Record ID 306916
Ive's Voyage to India
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: P. 4.9. Original Returned Text: Ives Voyage to India.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Edward Ives (Male, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
A Voyage From England to India, in the year MDCCLIV. and an historical narrative of The Operations of the Squadron and Army in India, under the Command of Vice-Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, in the Years 1755, 1756, 1757; including a Correspondence between the Admiral and the Nabob Serajah Dowlah. Interspersed with Some interesting Passages relating to the Manners, Customs, &c. of several Nations in Indostan. Also, a Journey from Persia to England, by an unusual route. With an Appendix, Containing an Account of the Diseases prevalent in Admiral Watson's Squadron: A Description of most of the Trees, Shrubs, and Plants, of India, with their real, or supposed, medicinal Virtues: Also a Copy of a Letter written by a late ingenious Physician, on the Disorders incidental to Europeans at Gombroon in the Gulph of Persia. Illustrated with a Chart, Maps, and other Copper-Plates. By Edward Ives, Esq; Formerly Surgeon of Admiral Watson's Ship, and of his Majesty's Hospital in the East Indies.
Classmark: G.7.2, G.2.15, P.4.9, N.6.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Ives (Male, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
A voyage from England to India, in the year MDCCLIV. And an historical narrative of The Operations of the Squadron and Army in India, under the Command of Vice-Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, in the Years 1755, 1756, 1757; including a Correspondence between the Admiral and the Nabob Serajah Dowlah. Interspersed with Some interesting Passages relating to the Manners, Customs, &c. of several Nations in Indostan. Also, a Journey From Persia to England, by an unusual route. With an appendix, Containing an Account of the Diseases prevalent in Admiral Watson’s Squadron: A Description of most of the Trees, Shrubs, and Plants, of India, with their real, or supposed, medicinal Virtues: Also a Copy of a Letter written by a late ingenious Physician, on the Disorders incidental to Europeans at Gombroon in the Gulph of Persia.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T12210
Edward Ives (Male, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Voyage from England to India, in the Year MDCCLIV. And An Historical Narrative of The Operations of the Squadron and Army in India, under the Command of Vice-Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, in the Years 1755, 1756 and 1757
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Edward Ives (Male, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Record ID 306919
Pennants Tour 1770
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: G4.13. Original Returned Text: Pennants Tour 1770.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
A Tour in Wales. MDCCLXX. [Pennant]
Classmark: G.4.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
A tour in Wales. MDCCLXX.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T133752
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Tour in Wales, MDCCLXX
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798), Genre: Travel
Record ID 306922
Gasts Hist of Greece
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: D4.5. Original Returned Text: Gasts H of Greece.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Gast (Male, born 1716, died 1788)
Genre: History
The History of Greece, from the Accession of Alexander of Macedon, till its final subjection to the Roman Power; in eight books. By John Gast, D.D. Archdeacon of Glandelagh.
Classmark: D.4.5.
Confidence level: Very likely
John Gast (Male, born 1716, died 1788)
Genre: History
The history of Greece, from the accession of Alexander of Macedon, till its final subjection to the Roman power; in eight books.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T145508
John Gast (Male, born 1716, died 1788)
Genre: History
History of Greece, from the Accession of Alexander of Macedon, till its Final Subjection to the Roman Power
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: John Gast (Male, born 1716, died 1788), Genre: History
Record ID 306925
Rob: Hist. of America 1 & 2d
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: R6, 4. Original Returned Text: Rob: Hist: of America 1 & 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, D. D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland. ...
Classmark: C.2.22, A.4.8, T.5.2, R.6.4?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 218 times in 150 borrowing records
ESTC: T78961
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 306928
Fielding's Works Vol 10 th11. 4 & 5
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: C7. 26. Original Returned Text: Fielding Vol 10th 11: 4& 5t.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The works of Henry Fielding...with the life of the author. In twelve volumes. Vol. xii [only]. A new edition. To which is now first added, The fathers; or, The good-natured man.
Classmark: C.7.26.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 10, Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The works of Henry Fielding...with the life of the author. In twelve volumes. Vol. xii [only]. A new edition. To which is now first added, The fathers; or, The good-natured man.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 74 times in 33 borrowing records
ESTC: T89844
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
Works of Henry Fielding
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 10, Volume 11
Record ID 306931
Elements of Criticism. 1st
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: R 6,10. Original Returned Text: Elements of Crit . 1st.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. In three volumes. ...
Classmark: R.5.33, R.6.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh | London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 364 times in 198 borrowing records
ESTC: T32597
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of Criticism
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 306934
Joseph Andrews 1 & 2 d
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: C,4.12. Original Returned Text: Joseph Andrews 1& 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews, and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams. Written in Imitation of The Manner of Cervantes, Author of Don Quixote. The second edition: Revised and corrected with alterations and additions by the author. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: J.7.6, D.7.18, C.9.25?, C.10.2?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews, and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams. Written in Imitation of The Manner of Cervantes, Author of Don Quixote. The second edition: Revised and corrected with alterations and additions by the author. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 81 times in 52 borrowing records
ESTC: T89882
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews, and his friend Mr Abraham Adams
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction
History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews, and his friend Mr Abraham Adams
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 306937
Elements of Crit: 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Classmark: D 9. 2. Original Returned Text: Elements of Crit. 1st: 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. [Kames]
Classmark: E.6.9, D.9.1, D.9.2, F.7.14, D.5.33?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: N31564
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of Criticism
Borrowed: 1789/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 306940
Gullivers Travels 1 ' & 2d
Borrowed: 1790/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/11/13 (Saturday). Classmark: S5.3. Original Returned Text: Gulliver . Vol 1 ' 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Travels into several remote nations of the world. In four parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first a surgeon, and then a captain of several ships. ...
Classmark: A.6.27, A.5.22, S.5.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Travels into several remote nations of the world. In four parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first a surgeon, and then a captain of several ships. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 111 times in 58 borrowing records
ESTC: T139452
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Borrowed: 1790/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 306943
Shafts burys Characteristicks1st' 2d . 3d
Borrowed: 1790/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/11/13 (Saturday). Classmark: C7. 2. Original Returned Text: Shaftsbury 1' 2 3d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury (Male, born 1671, died 1713)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Characteristicks of men, manners, opinions, times. In three volumes. Vol. I. I. A letter concerning enthusiasm. ... [Shaftesbury]
Classmark: E.5.24, P.6.24, P.8.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury (Male, born 1671, died 1713)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Characteristicks of men, manners, opinions, times. In three volumes. Vol. I. I. A letter concerning enthusiasm. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1711. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 155 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: T228834
Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury (Male, born 1671, died 1713)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times
Borrowed: 1790/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury (Male, born 1671, died 1713), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 306946
Sullys Memoirs 1. 2d 3d
Borrowed: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Classmark: R 8.15. Original Returned Text: Sully's Memoirs. 1. 2d 3d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Prime Minister of Henry the Great : newly translated from the French edition of M. de L'Ecluse : to which is annexed, the trial of Francis Ravaillac, for the murder of Henry the Great : in five volumes.
Classmark: R.9.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Prime Minister of Henry the Great : newly translated from the French edition of M. de L'Ecluse : to which is annexed, the trial of Francis Ravaillac, for the murder of Henry the Great : in five volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: N21998
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/12/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783), Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 306949
Ives Voyage to India
Borrowed: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Classmark: N6. 7.. Original Returned Text: Ive's Voyage to India .
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Edward Ives (Male, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
A Voyage From England to India, in the year MDCCLIV. and an historical narrative of The Operations of the Squadron and Army in India, under the Command of Vice-Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, in the Years 1755, 1756, 1757; including a Correspondence between the Admiral and the Nabob Serajah Dowlah. Interspersed with Some interesting Passages relating to the Manners, Customs, &c. of several Nations in Indostan. Also, a Journey from Persia to England, by an unusual route. With an Appendix, Containing an Account of the Diseases prevalent in Admiral Watson's Squadron: A Description of most of the Trees, Shrubs, and Plants, of India, with their real, or supposed, medicinal Virtues: Also a Copy of a Letter written by a late ingenious Physician, on the Disorders incidental to Europeans at Gombroon in the Gulph of Persia. Illustrated with a Chart, Maps, and other Copper-Plates. By Edward Ives, Esq; Formerly Surgeon of Admiral Watson's Ship, and of his Majesty's Hospital in the East Indies.
Classmark: G.7.2, G.2.15, P.4.9, N.6.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Ives (Male, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
A voyage from England to India, in the year MDCCLIV. And an historical narrative of The Operations of the Squadron and Army in India, under the Command of Vice-Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, in the Years 1755, 1756, 1757; including a Correspondence between the Admiral and the Nabob Serajah Dowlah. Interspersed with Some interesting Passages relating to the Manners, Customs, &c. of several Nations in Indostan. Also, a Journey From Persia to England, by an unusual route. With an appendix, Containing an Account of the Diseases prevalent in Admiral Watson’s Squadron: A Description of most of the Trees, Shrubs, and Plants, of India, with their real, or supposed, medicinal Virtues: Also a Copy of a Letter written by a late ingenious Physician, on the Disorders incidental to Europeans at Gombroon in the Gulph of Persia.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T12210
Edward Ives (Male, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Voyage from England to India, in the Year MDCCLIV. And An Historical Narrative of The Operations of the Squadron and Army in India, under the Command of Vice-Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, in the Years 1755, 1756 and 1757
Borrowed: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/12/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Edward Ives (Male, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Record ID 306952
Beatties Essays
Borrowed: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Classmark: P4 , 23. Original Returned Text: Beattie's Essays.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays : on the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism : on poetry and music, as they affect the mind : on laughter, and ludicrous composition : on the utility of classical learning / by James Beattie, LL. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen.
Classmark: M.5.2, P.4.32.
Confidence level: Certain
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays. On the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism : on poetry and music, as they affect the mind : on laughter, and ludicrous composition : on the utility of classical learning / by James Beattie, LL. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T138734
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays [James Beattie]
Borrowed: 1790/12/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/12/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 306955
Kaim's Sketches V. 1.
Borrowed: 1791/1/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/1/15 (Saturday). Classmark: D.3. 24. Original Returned Text: Kaims Sketches V 1st.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man. In two volumes. [Kames]
Classmark: J.2.7, J.2.8, N.5.25, D.3.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 108 borrowing records
ESTC: T48434
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1791/1/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/1/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 306958
Irwins Voyage
Borrowed: 1791/1/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/1/15 (Saturday). Classmark: E 5. 4. Original Returned Text: Irwins Voyage.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
A series of adventures in the course of a voyage up the Red-Sea, on the coasts of Arabia and Egypt; and of a route through the Desarts of Thebais, hitherto unknown to the European traveller, in the year M. DCC.LXXVII. In letters to a lady. By Eyles Irwin, Esq. In the Service of the Honble. The East-India Company. Illustrated with Maps and Cuts.
Classmark: E.4.6.
Confidence level: Very likely
Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
A series of adventures in the course of a voyage up the Red-Sea, on the coasts of Arabia and Egypt; and of a route through the desarts of Thebais, hitherto unknown to the European traveller, in the year M.DCC.LXXVII.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T131972
Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
Series of Adventures in the Course of a Voyage up the Red-Sea
Borrowed: 1791/1/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/1/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Eyles Irwin (Male, born c.1751, died 1817), Genre: Travel
Series of Adventures in the Course of a Voyage up the Red-Sea
Record ID 306961
Rosseaus Mis 2. 3. 4 .
Borrowed: 1791/2/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/2/19 (Saturday). Classmark: M8. 2. Original Returned Text: Rousseau's Mis s V. 2d 3d 4th.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The miscellaneous works of Mr. J. J. Rousseau. In five volumes. ...
Classmark: G.4.20, M.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The miscellaneous works of Mr. J. J. Rousseau. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T137768
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Borrowed: 1791/2/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/2/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778), Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 306964
Journey to Siberia
Borrowed: 1791/2/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/2/19 (Saturday). Classmark: M. 3-5. Original Returned Text: Journey to Siberia.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
A Journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France. By M. L'Abbé Chappe D'Auteroche, Of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, in 1761. Containing an account Of the Manners and Customs of the Russians, the Present State of their Empire; with the Natural History, and Geographical Description of their Country, and Level of the Road from Paris to Tobolsky. Illustrated with Cuts. Translated from the French, with a Preface by the Translator.
Classmark: F.4.1, M.3.5, E.4.14.
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
A journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T70180
Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
Journey into Siberia
Borrowed: 1791/2/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/2/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769), Genre: Travel
Record ID 306967
Kaim's H. of Man. V. 2d
Borrowed: 1791/3/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/3/26 (Saturday). Classmark: D. 3.24. Original Returned Text: Kaims Sketches1st 2d.
John McVean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man. In two volumes. [Kames]
Classmark: J.2.7, J.2.8, N.5.25, D.3.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 108 borrowing records
ESTC: T48434
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1791/3/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1791/3/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McVean
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2