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Record ID 234740
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 62
Plato's Dialogues in English v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/7/27 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dialogues [Plato]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Borrowed: 1789/7/27 (Monday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 234749
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 62
Beattie's Essays
Borrowed: 1789/12/30 (Wednesday).
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Beattie's Essays
Confidence level: Certain
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays: on poetry and music, as they affect the mind; on laughter, and ludicrous composition; on the usefulness of classical learning. By James Beattie, LL. D. Professor Of Moral Philosophy And Logic In The Marischal College And University Of Aberdeen.
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T137390
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays on Poetry and Music
Borrowed: 1789/12/30 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 234737
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 62
Terence in usum Delphini
Borrowed: 1789/6.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Terence in usum Delphini
Shelfmark: 66. Format: 8vo.
Confidence level: Speculative
Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
P. Terentii carthaginensis Afri Comoediæ sex. Interpretatione & notis illustravit Nicolaus Camus ... in usum serenissimi Delphini. Juxta editionem novissimam parisiensem
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1709. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Publii Terentii Afri Comoediae : Phaedri Fabulae Aesopiae, Publii Syri et aliorum Veterum Sententiae
Borrowed: 1789/6.
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Publii Terentii Afri Comoediae : Phaedri Fabulae Aesopiae, Publii Syri et aliorum Veterum Sententiae
Record ID 234743
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 62
Plato's Sorrani v. 2 & 3
Borrowed: 1789/10/15 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Sorrani [Plato]
Format: Folio.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Borrowed: 1789/10/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 234746
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 62
Clarke's Homer's Iliad 2 vol
Borrowed: 1789/11/20 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Clarke's Homer's Iliad
Format: 8vo.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Borrowed: 1789/11/20 (Friday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Homer (Male)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 234752
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 62
Taylor's Demosthenes v. 1
Borrowed: 1789. Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Aeschines (Male), Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Taylor's Demosthenes
Shelfmark: 170. Format: 4to.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Aeschines (Male), Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Dēmosthenous kai Aischinou enioi logoi eklektoi. Graece et latine. In duobus tomis. Tomvs Primvs. Edidit Ioannes Taylor, LL.D. Ecclesiae de Lawford in Agro Essexiensi Rector: Archidiaconvs Bvckinghamiensis: Et Dioeceseos Lincolniensis Cancellarivs.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Translators: Joannes Taylor
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: N28841
Aeschines (Male), Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Demosthenes and Aeschines
Borrowed: 1789.
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Aeschines (Male), Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Demosthenes and Aeschines
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 251174
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Swinburn's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1800/1/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1800/1/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 251171
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Swinburn's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1800/1/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1800/1/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 251165
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Mavor's Travels v. 6
Borrowed: 1799/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
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: 1799/12/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
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 6
Record ID 251183
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1800/11/16 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
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 251189
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Knox's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1801/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1801/1/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 251177
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Russell's Modern Europe v. 1
Borrowed: 1800/7/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Russell's Modern Eruope
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe. With an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society. From the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his son. A new edition, carefully corrected. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 28 borrowing records
ESTC: T114188
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1800/7/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 251186
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Townsend's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1800/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Joseph Townsend (Male, born 1739, died 1816)
Genre: Travel
Townsend's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Joseph Townsend (Male, born 1739, died 1816)
Genre: Travel
A journey through Spain in the years 1786 and 1787; with particular attention to the agriculture, manufactures, commerce, population, taxes, and revenue of that country; and remarks in passing through a part of France. By Joseph Townsend, A. M. Rector of Pewsey, Wilts; and late of Clare-Hall, Cambridge. In three volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 81 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T73275
Joseph Townsend (Male, born 1739, died 1816)
Genre: Travel
Journey through Spain in the Years 1786 and 1787
Borrowed: 1800/12/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Author: Joseph Townsend (Male, born 1739, died 1816), Genre: Travel
Journey through Spain in the Years 1786 and 1787
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 251180
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Mavor v. 8
Borrowed: 1800/11/2 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
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: 1800/11/2 (Sunday).
Borrower: John Duncan
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 8
Record ID 251168
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 332
Knox's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1799/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1799/12/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4