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Book Edition: The history of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A dissertation on the origin and nature of despotism in Hindostan. II. An enquiry into the state of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor.

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The history of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A dissertation on the origin and nature of despotism in Hindostan. II. An enquiry into the state of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor.

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Record ID 277208

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 313

Dows history of Hindostan vols. 2.3. 4to

Borrowed: 1772/8/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/9/18 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.


Borrowers

Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1756. Life dates: 1734-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord President.

Bain Whyte
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.


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Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 281249

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 322

Dow's history of Hindostan vol. 1.st in 4.

Borrowed: 1772/9/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/16 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..


Borrower

Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1756. Life dates: 1734-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord President.


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Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 281246

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 322

Dow's history of Hindostan vol. 2 & 3 in 4.

Borrowed: 1772/9/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/16 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound sterl..


Borrowers

Mr James Dundas of Philipstoun
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1734. Life dates: 1711-1774.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.

Jonathan? Dundas
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 293104

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 36

Dows Hindostan 3 vol. 4.to

Borrowed: 1775/2/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/15 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.


Borrower

Mr John Cuming Ramsay younger of Templehall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate.


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Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 299074

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 188

Dows history of Hindostan 3 vol 4to

Borrowed: 1776/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1776/2/15 (Thursday).


Borrower

Mr Joseph Williamson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1706-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.


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Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 171798

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/15 (1788-1789, Type: Other). Page: 24

Dows History of Hindostan 3 vol 4to

Borrowed: 1788/6/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/7/18 (Friday).


Borrower

Mr David Cathcart of Greenfield; Lord Alloway
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1764-1829.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.


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Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 202664

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 17

Dows History of Hindostan 3 vol 4to

Borrowed: 1789/12/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/1/2 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 285971

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 175

Dows History of Hindostan 3 vol 4to

Borrowed: 1800/2/3 (Monday). Returned: 1800/2/3 (Monday).


Borrower

Mr William Fullarton of Skeldon
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1798. Life dates: 1775-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 368708

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.266 (1820-1848, Type: Other). Page: 133

Dow (Alex.) Hist. of Hindostan 3 vols

Borrowed: 1825/12/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1825/12/27 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Mr James Stuart Menteath of Closeburn
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1816. Life dates: 1792-1870.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi [Dow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 50880

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 12v

Davis History of Hindostan Vol. 3.d

Borrowed: /3/5. Returned: /6/16. Original Borrowed Date: 5 Mar. Original Returned Date: 16 Jun.


Borrower

Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: /3/5. Returned: /6/16.

Borrower: Robert Trail

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 50906

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 13r

Dow's History of Indostan Vol. 3d

Borrowed: /6/16. Returned: /11/12. Original Borrowed Date: 16 Jun. Original Returned Date: 12 Nov.


Borrower

Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: /6/16. Returned: /11/12.

Borrower: Robert Trail

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 52321

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 46v

Dows hist of Indostan vol 3d

Borrowed: 1773/2/1 (Monday). Returned: 1773/12/27 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: [blank]. Original Returned Date: 27 Dec.


Borrower

Patrick Cumin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Mr Cumin. Life dates: d. 1820. Academic dates: MA (Edin) 1760; LLD 1803.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student. Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1773/2/1 (Monday). Returned: 1773/12/27 (Monday).

Borrower: Patrick Cumin

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 52453

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v

Dows Hist of Hindostan Vol. 3.d

Borrowed: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 13 Jan. Original Returned Date: 19 Jan.


Borrower

William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday).

Borrower: William Wight

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 53730

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 81v

Dow's history of Hindostan 3 Vol.

Borrowed: 1786/4/14 (Friday). Returned: 1786/10/20 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 14 Apr 1786. Original Returned Date: 20 Oct 1786.


Borrower

George Jardine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: G. Jardine. Life dates: 1742-1827. Academic dates: 1760-1765; MA 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Borrowed: 1786/4/14 (Friday). Returned: 1786/10/20 (Friday).

Borrower: George Jardine

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 53812

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 83r

Dows History of Hindostan Vol. 3.d

Borrowed: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/9 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 19 Jan 1773. Original Returned Date: 9 Mar 1773.


Borrower

William Leechman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Leechman. Life dates: 1706-1785. Academic dates: DD 1754.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/9 (Tuesday).

Borrower: William Leechman

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 54270

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 94r

Dows Hist. of Hindostan Vol. 3d

Borrowed: 1773/1/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 7 Jan. Original Returned Date: 13 Jan.


Borrower

George Muirhead
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor of Oriental Languages 1753-1754; Chair of Humanity 1754-1773; Dean of Faculty 1764-1766; Clerk of the University 1769.
Original Full Name: Mr Muirhead. Life dates: 1715-1773. Academic dates: 1728; MA 1742 (Edin.).
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1773/1/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday).

Borrower: George Muirhead

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 98762

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 78-79

Dou's hist. Indostan 1 . 2 .3d V.

Borrowed: 1774/8/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Classmark: E & G. Original Returned Text: Dou's hist Indostan 1 . 2.3V.


Borrower

Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A Dissertation on the Origin and Nature of Despotism in Hindostan. II. An Enquiry into the State of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor. By Alexander Dow, Esq; Lieutenant-Colonel in the Company's Service.
Classmark: E.5.6 & G.2.8.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Borrowed: 1774/8/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Andrew Duncan

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan, History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 121610

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 200-201

Dou's hist. Indostan 3 Vol

Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/5 (Wednesday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Dou's hist. Indostan 1 .2d .3 V..


Borrower

James Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A Dissertation on the Origin and Nature of Despotism in Hindostan. II. An Enquiry into the State of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor. By Alexander Dow, Esq; Lieutenant-Colonel in the Company's Service.
Classmark: E.5.6 & G.2.8.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/5 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Anderson

Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

History of Hindostan, History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 174309

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 160

Dow's hist. Hindostan 1 & 2 V

Borrowed: 1770/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/3/12 (Monday). Classmark: E5 . 6. Original Returned Text: Dow's hist. Hind. 1 & 2 V..


Borrower

Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A Dissertation on the Origin and Nature of Despotism in Hindostan. II. An Enquiry into the State of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor. By Alexander Dow, Esq; Lieutenant-Colonel in the Company's Service.
Classmark: E.5.6 & G.2.8.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 179283

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 240

Hist. of Hindostan Vol 1st

Borrowed: 1771/11/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/11/15 (Friday). Classmark: E5. 6. Original Returned Text: Hist. of Hindostan V 1st.


Borrower

Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A Dissertation on the Origin and Nature of Despotism in Hindostan. II. An Enquiry into the State of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor. By Alexander Dow, Esq; Lieutenant-Colonel in the Company's Service.
Classmark: E.5.6 & G.2.8.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1