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Record ID 225023
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Hist of the World v. 2
Borrowed: /1/11. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 225026
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: /1/25. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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 225038
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Guthrie's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: /3/22. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 514 times in 304 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: /3/22.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 225014
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Record ID 225050
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Watson's Philip v. 1
Borrowed: /6/7. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
Watson's History of Philip
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. By Robert Watson, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 138 borrowing records
ESTC: T211661
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Borrowed: /6/7.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781), Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 225020
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Hist of the World v. 1
Borrowed: /12/28. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 225047
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: /5/24. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 225035
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Rollin's Ancient Hist v. 4
Borrowed: /3/8. Returned: yes.
John Orr
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 4
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: /3/8.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 225041
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Hist of the World v. 5
Borrowed: /4/26. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 225044
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: /5/10. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
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 225017
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Rollin's Rom Hist v. 3
Borrowed: /12/14. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: /12/14.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 225029
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Goldsmith's Hist of Greece v. 1
Borrowed: /2/8. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T146080
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Borrowed: /2/8.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 225032
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 170
Goldsmith's Hist of Greece v. 2
Borrowed: /2/22. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T146080
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Borrowed: /2/22.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 263021
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
History of Britain v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
[unclear]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 263027
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Modern Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1812/1/11 (Saturday).
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Confidence level: Speculative
A collection of modern and contemporary voyages and travels
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 68 borrowing records
Record ID 263030
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Modern Voyages and Travels v. 3
Borrowed: 1812/1/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Modern Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
A collection of modern and contemporary voyages and travels
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 68 borrowing records
Record ID 263036
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Orr
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 3
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: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 263039
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Rutherford's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/11. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: History
Rutherford's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: History
A view of ancient history; including the progress of literature and the fine arts
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 29 borrowing records
William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: History
View of Antient History
Borrowed: 1811/11.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: William Rutherford (Male, born 1745, died 1820), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 264500
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Labordes Spain v. 2
Borrowed: 1812. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
Laborde's View of Spain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
A view of Spain; comprising a descriptive itinerary, of each province, and a general statistical account of the country
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 9
Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
View of Spain
Borrowed: 1812.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 264506
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Moore's Campaign
Borrowed: 1812.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834)
Genre: History
Moore's Campaign
Confidence level: Certain
James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834)
Genre: History
A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, commanded by Sir John Moore; authenticated by official papers.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 46
James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834)
Genre: History
Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by Sir John Moore
Borrowed: 1812.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834), Genre: History
Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by Sir John Moore
Record ID 264509
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 15
Borrowed: 1812. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 15
Record ID 264512
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 21
Borrowed: 1812. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 21
Record ID 264503
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Labordes Spain v. 3
Borrowed: 1812. Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
Laborde's View of Spain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
A view of Spain; comprising a descriptive itinerary, of each province, and a general statistical account of the country
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 9
Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
View of Spain
Borrowed: 1812.
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Comte Alexandre Laborde (Male, born 1773, died 1842), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3