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Record ID 230387
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 251
Robertson's Grecian History
Borrowed: 1788/11/1 (Saturday).
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Greece
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, from the earliest times till it became a Roman province. By William Robertson, Esq. Keeper of the Records of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T99879
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Borrowed: 1788/11/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Record ID 231386
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1788/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
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 231383
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231815
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
World Displayed v. 11
Borrowed: 1791/5/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
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 231818
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Hume's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231821
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Robertson's Hist of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/7/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1791/7/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231812
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1790/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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 238148
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 124
Rollin's Method v. 2
Borrowed: 1790/1/21 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Rollin's Method
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
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: 1790/1/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 238145
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 124
Plato's Works v. 2
Borrowed: 1790/1/7 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Plato's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Plato abridg’d: With an account of his life, philosophy, morals, and politicks. Together with a translation of his choicest dialogues, viz. 1. Of human nature, 2. Prayer. 3. Wisdom. 4. Holiness. 5. What one ought to do. 6. Immortality of the soul. 7. Valour. 8. Philosophy. In two volumes, illustrated with notes. By M. Dacier. Translated from the French, by several Hands.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T132435
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Plato
Borrowed: 1790/1/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 238142
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 124
Rollin's Ancient History v. 10
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
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 10
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 238766
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 136
Buffon's Natural History v. 8
Borrowed: 1790/7/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1790/7/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8