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Book Holding: The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]

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The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]

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Record ID 92528

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 30-31

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Classmark: E.5.23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 96116

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 64-65

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Classmark: E.5.23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.


Borrower

William Braid
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1751-1824. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368449900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/7 (Friday).

Borrower: William Braid

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 112421

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 138-139

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1772/11/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/12/10 (Thursday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanic's.


Borrower

Allan Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1772/11/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/12/10 (Thursday).

Borrower: Allan Robertson

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 130100

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275

Emerson's Mechan.

Borrowed: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Classmark: E5 . 23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechan..


Borrower

Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/17 (Friday).

Borrower: Thomas Dalyell

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 168870

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 95

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1769/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/12/11 (Monday). Classmark: E5 .23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.


Borrower

William Rankin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1769/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/12/11 (Monday).

Borrower: William Rankin

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 171615

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 126

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1769/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1769/11/29 (Wednesday). Classmark: E5 .23. Original Returned Text: Emer: Mechanic's.


Borrower

Patrick Bower
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-c. 1790. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368138916.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1769/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1769/11/29 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Patrick Bower

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 172119

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 131

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1772/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/16 (Thursday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.


Borrower

John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1772/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/16 (Thursday).

Borrower: John Webster

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 172137

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 132

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1770/11/23 (Friday). Returned: 1770/11/23 (Friday). Classmark: E5 . 23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.


Borrower

John Mackenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1770/11/23 (Friday). Returned: 1770/11/23 (Friday).

Borrower: John Mackenzie

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 150030

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 192

Emerson's  Mechanics

Borrowed: 1777/3/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1777/4/19 (Saturday). Classmark: E5 .23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanices.


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

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1777/3/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1777/4/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: Andrew Duncan

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 150969

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 202

Emerson's  Mechanics

Borrowed: 1778/4/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1778/4/21 (Tuesday). Classmark: E.5.23. Original Returned Text: Emersons Mechanics.


Borrower

John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1778/4/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1778/4/21 (Tuesday).

Borrower: John West

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 298531

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 16

Emersons Mechanics

Borrowed: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: N6, 11. Original Returned Text: Emersons Mechan.


Borrower

John Beattie
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1366082556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John Beattie

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]

Record ID 308689

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 54

Emerson's Mechanics

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Classmark: N. 6.11. Original Returned Text: Emersons Mechanics.


Borrower

Robert Burton
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1370390060.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Burton

Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics

Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]