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Record ID 224036
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Plutarch v. 1
Borrowed: 1787/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Borrowed: 1787/1/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 224048
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1787/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 224045
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1787/3/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 224033
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1787/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 224039
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Ward's Nat Hist v. 4
Borrowed: 1787/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1787/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 224051
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Rollin's Ancient Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1787/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1787/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 224042
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Hook's Rom Hist v. 5
Borrowed: 1787/3/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
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. 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: 1787/3/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
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 5
Record ID 224054
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 158
Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1787/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 251252
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 334
Rollin's History
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday).
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's History
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Record ID 251258
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 334
Mavor v. 4
Borrowed: 1804/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1804/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 251255
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 334
Mavor v. 5
Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Alexander
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Alexander
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5