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Record ID 16993
Clarks Essay on Study
Borrowed: 1749/12/21 (Sunday). Returned: 1749/12/29 (Monday). Classmark: E.7.12. Original Returned Text: Clark's Essay on Study. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Clarke (Male, born 1682, died 1757)
Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
An essay upon study. Wherein directions are given for the due conduct thereof, and the collection of a library, proper for the purpose, consisting of the choicest books in all the several parts of learning. By John Clarke, Master of the publick grammar school in Hull.
Classmark: E.6.12, E.7.12, O.7.46.
Confidence level: Certain
John Clarke (Male, born 1682, died 1757)
Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
An essay upon study. Wherein directions are given for the due conduct thereof, and the collection of a library, proper for the purpose, consisting of the choicest books in all the several parts of learning. By John Clarke, Master of the publick grammar school in Hull.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 22
ESTC: T144041
John Clarke (Male, born 1682, died 1757)
Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
Essay upon Study
Borrowed: 1749/12/21 (Sunday). Returned: 1749/12/29 (Monday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: John Clarke (Male, born 1682, died 1757), Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 16994
Rollin's ancient Hist. Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1749/12/21 (Sunday). Returned: 1749/12/29 (Monday). Classmark: J.5.1. Original Returned Text: Rollins ancient Hist. V. 3<sup>d</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks. By Mr. Rollin ... Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.1, B.6.5, B.3.25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1315 times in 857 borrowing records
ESTC: N16395
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1749/12/21 (Sunday). Returned: 1749/12/29 (Monday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 16995
Watsons Horace Vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1749/12/21 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Classmark: J.4.11. Original Returned Text: Watsons Horace Vol. 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
The Odes, epodes, and carmen Seculare of Horace, Translated into English Prose, As near as the Two Languages will admit. Together with the Original Latin from the Best Editions. Wherein The Words of the Latin Text are put in their Grammatical Order; the Observation of the most Valuable Commentators, both ancient and modern, represented; and the Author's Design and Beautiful Descriptions fully set forth in a Key annexed to each Ode and Poem; with Notes both Geographical and Historical. The Whole adapted to the Capacities of Youth at School, as well as of Private Gentlemen. By David Watson, M.A. Of St. Leonard's College, St. Andrew's. Revised by a Gentleman will-skilled in this sort of Literature at London.
Classmark: J.4.11, D.3.3, R.5.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
The Odes, epodes, and carmen Seculare of Horace, Translated into English Prose, As near as the Two Languages will admit. Together with the Original Latin from the Best Editions. Wherein The Words of the Latin Text are put in their Grammatical Order; the Observation of the most Valuable Commentators, both ancient and modern, represented; and the Author's Design and Beautiful Descriptions fully set forth in a Key annexed to each Ode and Poem; with Notes both Geographical and Historical. The Whole adapted to the Capacities of Youth at School, as well as of Private Gentlemen. By David Watson, M.A. Of St. Leonard's College, St. Andrew's. Revised by a Gentleman will-skilled in this sort of Literature at London.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1741.
Translators: David Watson
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 71 borrowing records
ESTC: T185929
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Odes, Epodes, and Carmen Seculare of Horace
Borrowed: 1749/12/21 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/1/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27), Genre: Poetry
Odes, Epodes, and Carmen Seculare of Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 16996
Pope's Hom. Iliad Vol 1st &2d
Borrowed: 1749/12/29 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Classmark: A.3.8. Original Returned Text: Pope's Hom. Iliad. V. 1<sup>st</sup> & 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The Iliad of Homer. Translated by Mr. Pope.
Classmark: A.3.8?, A.3.26.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (1-2)
Confidence level: Certain
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The Iliad of Homer. Translated by Mr. Pope.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1715-1720. Format: folio. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 107 times in 80 borrowing records
ESTC: T59731
Borrowed: 1749/12/29 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (1-2)
Record ID 16997
Guardian Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1749/12/29 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Classmark: E.6.80. Original Returned Text: Guardian .Vol. 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
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: 1749/12/29 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 16998
Lock on Education
Borrowed: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Classmark: E.7.65. Original Returned Text: Lock on Education. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Education
Some thoughts concerning education. By Mr. John Locke.
Classmark: E.7.65, C.6.46, B.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Education
Some thoughts concerning education. By Mr. John Locke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1712. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 18
ESTC: T69879
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Education
Some Thoughts Concerning Education
Borrowed: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Education
Record ID 16999
Rollin's belles Lettres Vol. 4th
Borrowed: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Classmark: J.5.2. Original Returned Text: Rollins[mark] belles Lettres V. 4<sup>th</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.3, J.5.2, B.6.6, B.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 244 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T64235
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 17000
Preceptor Vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Classmark: J.6.5. Original Returned Text: Preceptor Vol. 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts.
Classmark: J.6.5, D.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v..
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 255 times in 216 borrowing records
ESTC: T79284
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Borrowed: 1750/1/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 17001
Rollins belles Lettres Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1750/2/17 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.5.2. Original Returned Text: Rollins belles Lettres V. 3<sup>d</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.3, J.5.2, B.6.6, B.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 244 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T64235
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1750/2/17 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 17002
Addisons Works Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Classmark: A.5.14. Original Returned Text: Addisons Works Vol 2<sup>d.</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of ... Joseph Addison.
Classmark: A.5.14, A.5.15, S.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of...Joseph Addison.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 196 borrowing records
ESTC: T89167
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Joseph Addison
Borrowed: 1750/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1750/3/13 (Friday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 17003
Maclaurin's Algebra
Borrowed: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/31 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.6.17. Original Returned Text: Maclaurin's Algebra. Professor: David Gregory.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of algebra, in three parts. Containing I. The Fundamental Rules and Operations. II. The Composition and Resolution of Equations of all Degrees; and the different Affections of their Roots. III. The Application of Algebra and Geometry to each other. To which is added an Appendix, Concerning the general Properties of Geometrical Lines. By Colin Maclaurin, M.A. Late Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: J.6.17, B.6.10, B.4.22.
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of algebra, in three parts. Containing I. The Fundamental Rules and Operations. II. The Composition and Resolution of Equations of all Degrees; and the different Affections of their Roots. III. The Application of Algebra and Geometry to each other. To which is added an Appendix, Concerning the general Properties of Geometrical Lines. By Colin Maclaurin, M.A. Late Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 41
ESTC: T93641
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
Treatise of Algebra [Colin MacLaurin]
Borrowed: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/31 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 17004
Addisons Works Vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/31 (Tuesday). Classmark: A.5.14. Original Returned Text: Addisons Works Vol. 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: David Gregory.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of ... Joseph Addison.
Classmark: A.5.14, A.5.15, S.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of...Joseph Addison.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 196 borrowing records
ESTC: T89167
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Joseph Addison
Borrowed: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/31 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 17005
Herodoti Opera Gr Lat.
Borrowed: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Returned: 1750/4/16 (Thursday). Classmark: E.3.6. Original Returned Text: Herodoti Opera Gr Lat. Professor: David Gregory.
John Sutherland
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1731-1777. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1413622868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
[Ἡροδοτου Ἁλικαρνασσηος Ἱστοριων λογοι θʹ. ... Του αὐτου ἐξηγησις περι της Ὁμηρου βιοτης. Herodoti Halicarnassei Historiarum libri IX. ... Ejusdem narratio de vita Homeri. Cum Vallæ interpret. Latina historiarum Herodoti ad H. Stephano recognita. Item cum iconibus structurarum ab Herodoto descriptarum. Ctesiæ quædam de reb. Pers. & Ind. Editio secunda.]
Classmark: E.3.6, N.3.26, L.2.5.
Confidence level: Certain
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
[Ἡροδοτου Ἁλικαρνασσηος Ἱστοριων λογοι θʹ. ... Του αὐτου ἐξηγησις περι της Ὁμηρου βιοτης. Herodoti Halicarnassei Historiarum libri IX. ... Ejusdem narratio de vita Homeri. Cum Vallæ interpret. Latina historiarum Herodoti ad H. Stephano recognita. Item cum iconibus structurarum ab Herodoto descriptarum. Ctesiæ quædam de reb. Pers. & Ind. Editio secunda.]
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Frankfurt am Main. Date of publication: 1608. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 26
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
Histories [Herodotus]
Borrowed: 1750/3/13 (Friday). Returned: 1750/4/16 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Sutherland
Author: Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428), Genre: History
Record ID 17007
Xenophons Life of Socrates Eng
Borrowed: 1749/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Classmark: E.6.57. Original Returned Text: Xenophons Life of Socrates. Professor: David Gregory.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
The memorable things of Socrates, written by Xenophon, in five books. Translated into English. To which are prefix'd the Life of Socrates, from the French of Monsieur Charpentier, a member of the French Academy; and the Life of Xenophon, collected from several authors; with some account of his writings.
Classmark: E.6.37, C.6.2, B.3.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
The memorable things of Socrates, written by Xenophon, in five books. Translated into English. To which are prefix'd the Life of Socrates, from the French of Monsieur Charpentier, a member of the French Academy; and the Life of Xenophon, collected from several authors; with some account of his writings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1712. Format: 8vo.
Translators: E. Bysshe
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T145657
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: Lives
Memorable Things of Socrates
Borrowed: 1749/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: Lives
Record ID 17008
Preceptor Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1749/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.6.5. Original Returned Text: Preceptor Vol 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: David Gregory.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts.
Classmark: J.6.5, D.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v..
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 255 times in 216 borrowing records
ESTC: T79284
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Borrowed: 1749/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 17009
Locks Essay on Hum. Understanding
Borrowed: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: F.3.8. Original Returned Text: Locks Essay on hum. Underst. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay concerning humane understanding. In four books. Written by John Locke, Gent.
Classmark: F.3.8, P.2.35, S.3.1?.
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay concerning humane understanding. In four books. Written by John Locke, Gent.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1694. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 58
ESTC: R218621
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Borrowed: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 17010
Senhouse's persius
Borrowed: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/1 (Sunday). Classmark: E.7.30. Original Returned Text: Senhouse's persius. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Aulus Persius Flaccus (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24), Persius (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24)
Genre: Poetry
The Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus, Translated into English Prose; Together with the Original Latin; and Illustrated with Annotations. To which is prefix'd a Large Account of his Life. By Mr. John Senhouse, Late of Seascale in the County of Cumberland, now of Penzance, in the County of Cornwall.
Classmark: E.7.30.
Confidence level: Certain
Aulus Persius Flaccus (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24), Persius (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24)
Genre: Poetry
The Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus, Translated into English Prose; Together with the Original Latin; and Illustrated with Annotations. To which is prefix'd a Large Account of his Life. By Mr. John Senhouse, Late of Seascale in the County of Cumberland, now of Penzance, in the County of Cornwall.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: N22969
Aulus Persius Flaccus (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24), Persius (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24)
Genre: Poetry
Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus
Borrowed: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Aulus Persius Flaccus (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24), Persius (Male, born 34-12-4, died 62-11-24), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 17011
Lovates Trial
Borrowed: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/1 (Sunday). Classmark: K.2.10. Original Returned Text: Lovate's Trial. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Lives
The whole proceedings in the House of Peers, upon the impeachment exhibited by the knights, citizens, and burgesses, in Parliament assembled, in the names of themselves, and of all the commons of Great Britain; against Simon Lord Lovat, for high treason: the proceeding in Westminster-Hall being begun on Monday the 9th day of March, and continued on Tuesday the 10th, Wednesday the 11th, Friday the 13th, Monday the 16th, Wednesday the 18th, and Thursday the 19th days of March, 1746-7: on the last of which days judgment of high treason was given against him. Published by order of the House of Peers.
Classmark: K.2.10, N.3.31.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Lives
The whole proceedings in the House of Peers, upon the impeachment exhibited by the knights, citizens, and burgesses, in Parliament assembled, in the names of themselves, and of all the commons of Great Britain; against Simon Lord Lovat, for high treason: the proceeding in Westminster-Hall being begun on Monday the 9th day of March, and continued on Tuesday the 10th, Wednesday the 11th, Friday the 13th, Monday the 16th, Wednesday the 18th, and Thursday the 19th days of March, 1746-7: on the last of which days judgment of high treason was given against him. Published by order of the House of Peers.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T114300
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Lives
Whole Proceedings in the House of Peers ... against Simon Lord Lovat, for High Treason
Borrowed: 1750/1/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Lives
Whole Proceedings in the House of Peers ... against Simon Lord Lovat, for High Treason
Record ID 17012
Nature displayd Vol. .1st
Borrowed: 1750/2/1 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/2/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.4.20. Original Returned Text: Nature displayed Vol 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1750/2/1 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/2/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 17013
Gordons Sallust Eng.
Borrowed: 1750/2/1 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/2/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: K.3.8. Original Returned Text: Gordons Sallust. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35)
Genre: History
The works of Sallust, translated into English. With political discourses upon that author. To which is added, a translation of Cicero's four orations against Catiline.
Classmark: K.2.20, K.3.8, K.3.7, P.3.37, P.4.28.
Confidence level: Certain
Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35)
Genre: History
The works of Sallust, translated into English. With political discourses upon that author. To which is added, a translation of Cicero's four orations against Catiline.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 4to.
Translators: T. Gordon
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T133680
Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35)
Genre: History
Works of Sallust
Borrowed: 1750/2/1 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/2/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35), Genre: History
Record ID 17014
Nature display'd .Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1750/2/27 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.4.20. Original Returned Text: Nature display'd Vol 3<sup>d</sup>. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1750/2/27 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 17015
Hooks Rom. History Vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1750/2/27 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.3.7. Original Returned Text: Hooks Rom. hist. Vol 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
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 2
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: 1750/2/27 (Friday). Returned: 1750/3/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
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 2
Record ID 17016
Patricks Terence Lat. Eng Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1750/3/2 (Monday). Returned: 1750/3/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: K.5.29. Original Returned Text: Patricks Terence Vol 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence’s Comedies, translated into English prose, ... Together with the original Latin from the best editions. ... With notes ... and an index ... The whole adapted to the capacities of youth at school, ... In two volumes. Revised and corrected by S. Patrick, ... To which is prefixed the life of Terence, ...
Classmark: K.5.29, B.5.13, R.3.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence’s Comedies, translated into English prose, ... Together with the original Latin from the best editions. ... With notes ... and an index ... The whole adapted to the capacities of youth at school, ... In two volumes. Revised and corrected by S. Patrick, ... To which is prefixed the life of Terence, ...
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 94 borrowing records
ESTC: T137484
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Borrowed: 1750/3/2 (Monday). Returned: 1750/3/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Terence (Male), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 17017
Grotius on War & peace
Borrowed: 1750/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/5/11 (Monday). Classmark: K.1.3. Original Returned Text: Grotius on War & Peace. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Hugo Grotius (Male, born 1583, died 1645)
Genre: Law
The rights of war and peace, in three books. Wherein are explained, the law of nature and nations, and The Principal Points relating to Government. Written in Latin by the learned Hugo Grotius, and translated into English. To which are added, all the large notes of Mr. J. Barbeyrac, Professor of Law at Groningen, And Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Berlin.
Classmark: K.2.3, K.1.3, Q.2.10?, P.1.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Grotius (Male, born 1583, died 1645)
Genre: Law
The rights of war and peace, in three books. Wherein are explained, the law of nature and nations, and The Principal Points relating to Government. Written in Latin by the learned Hugo Grotius, and translated into English. To which are added, all the large notes of Mr. J. Barbeyrac, Professor of Law at Groningen, And Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Berlin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 14
ESTC: T110924
Hugo Grotius (Male, born 1583, died 1645)
Genre: Law
De Jure Belli ac Pacis
Borrowed: 1750/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/5/11 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Hugo Grotius (Male, born 1583, died 1645), Genre: Law
Record ID 17018
Spectator Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1750/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: E.7.68. Original Returned Text: Spectator Vol. 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The Spectator.
Classmark: E.7.68, C.6.45.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The Spectator
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1711-1713. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 156 times in 112 borrowing records
ESTC: N24116
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator
Borrowed: 1750/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1750/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 17019
Varenius' Geography 2 Voll
Borrowed: 1750/4/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1750/6/4 (Thursday). Classmark: K.6.6. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geography 2 V<sup>s</sup>. Professor: John Young.
Robert Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1732. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383332428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Classmark: K.3., K.6.6, K.5.38, K.6.18, B.6.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T114256
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Borrowed: 1750/4/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1750/6/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Grant
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2