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Record ID 254372
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 400
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1806/4. Returned: yes.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
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 254375
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 400
Townsend's Travels
Borrowed: 1806/10/25 (Saturday).
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Joseph Townsend (Male, born 1739, died 1816)
Genre: Travel
Townsend's Travels
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: 1806/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Somerville
Author: Joseph Townsend (Male, born 1739, died 1816), Genre: Travel
Record ID 254378
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 400
Pope's Works v. 4
Borrowed: 1806/12/7 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1806/12/7 (Sunday).
Borrower: John Somerville
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 264914
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
[unclear] History of Scotland
Borrowed: 1812.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 264917
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Antes on Egypt
Borrowed: 1812.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Antes (Male, born 1740, died 1811)
Genre: Travel
Antes on Egypt
Confidence level: Certain
John Antes (Male, born 1740, died 1811)
Genre: Travel
Observations on the manners and customs of the Egyptians, the overflowing of the Nile and its effects; with remarks on the Plague, and other Subjects. written during a residence of Twelve Years in Cairo and its Vicinity. By John Antes, Esq. of Fuinec, in Yorkshire. Illustrated with a Map of Egypt.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1800. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T12205
John Antes (Male, born 1740, died 1811)
Genre: Travel
Observations on the Manners and Customs of the Egyptians
Borrowed: 1812.
Borrower: John Somerville
Author: John Antes (Male, born 1740, died 1811), Genre: Travel
Record ID 264932
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Gray's Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1812/4/21 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Gray (Male, born 1716, died 1771)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Gray's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Gray (Male, born 1716, died 1771)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
The works of Thomas Gray : containing his poems, and correspondence with several eminent literary characters ; to which are added, Memoirs of his life and writings
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1807. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 3 borrowing records
Thomas Gray (Male, born 1716, died 1771)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Works of Thomas Gray
Borrowed: 1812/4/21 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Somerville
Author: Thomas Gray (Male, born 1716, died 1771), Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 264950
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Roman Poets v. 1
Borrowed: 1812. Returned: yes.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Lewis Crusius (Male, born 1701, died 1775)
Genre: Lives
Roman Poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Lewis Crusius (Male, born 1701, died 1775)
Genre: Lives
The lives of the Roman poets. Containing a critical and historical account of them and their writings, ... To which is added, a chronological table, ... Together with an introduction concerning the origin and progress of poetry in general; and an essay on dramatic poetry in particular. By L. Crusius, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T134573
Lewis Crusius (Male, born 1701, died 1775)
Genre: Lives
Lives of the Roman Poets
Borrowed: 1812.
Borrower: John Somerville
Author: Lewis Crusius (Male, born 1701, died 1775), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 264935
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Knox on Education
Borrowed: 1812.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821)
Genre: Education
Knox on Education
Confidence level: Speculative
Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821)
Genre: Education
Liberal education: or, a practical treatise on the methods of acquiring useful and polite learning. By the Reverend Vicesimus Knox, late fellow of St. John’s College, Oxford, and now Master of Tunbridge-School.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T146991
Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821)
Genre: Education
Liberal Education: or, A Practical Treatise on the Methods of Acquiring Useful and Polite Learning
Borrowed: 1812.
Borrower: John Somerville
Author: Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821), Genre: Education
Liberal Education: or, A Practical Treatise on the Methods of Acquiring Useful and Polite Learning